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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Gloria Oladipo

Musk says brain chip to begin human trials soon – and plans to get one himself

Neuralink says it is developing brain-chip interfaces that could restore a person’s vision.
Neuralink says it is developing brain-chip interfaces that could restore a person’s vision. Photograph: Neuralink/AFP/Getty Images

Elon Musk said on Wednesday he expects a brain chip developed by his health tech company to begin human trials in the next six months.

During a presentation by Musk’s company Neuralink, Musk gave updates on the company’s wireless brain chip. In addition to forecasting clinical trials, Musk said he plans to get one of the chips himself.

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