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Neuralink Seeks Second Test Subject For Brain Implant Trial

Illustration shows Neuralink logo and Elon Musk silhouette

Neuralink, the brain implant startup founded by Elon Musk, is actively seeking a second test subject for its innovative device. The company recently made an announcement on X, encouraging quadriplegics to apply for participation in another trial.

This call for a new test subject comes on the heels of Neuralink's initial human trial, where a chip was successfully implanted in the first participant. However, just a week following the implantation, the company encountered an issue with the threads that connect the device to the individual's brain.

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