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Elon Musk-Led Neuralink's First Patient Details Life Post Receiving BCI Chip — Eyes Second Implant: 'It Gave Me Hope'

The first recipient of Elon Musk-led Neuralink's BCI implant has shared his experiences after receiving the implant.

Benzinga · Nov 23, 2025

Noland Arbaugh Seeks Second Neuralink Implant to Regain More Control Over His Life

Noland Arbaugh, the first person with a Neuralink chip, plans a second implant to move his legs after his first enabled computer control by thought.

International Business Times UK · Nov 21, 2025

Neuralink Patient Met Musk Via FaceTime After Surgery — Says Billionaire Was Chill and 'Cool as Hell'

Noland Arbaugh, paralysed since a 2016 accident, received a Neuralink brain implant in January 2024. The device allows him to control a computer cursor with his thoughts, transforming his life.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16, 2025

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The first person to get a Neuralink chip in his brain says he met Elon Musk on the day of his surgery: 'He's a cool dude'

The 31-year-old Neuralink brain-computer interface recipient says he and Musk later discussed SpaceX and had an "alien talk."

Fortune · Sep 16, 2025

Neuralink’s first study participant says his whole life has changed

Noland Arbaugh, who lost movement and sensation below his shoulders in 2016, became P1 at Neuralink in 2024, and it’s opened up a host of opportunities for him.

Fortune · Aug 23, 2025

Paralyzed Woman Stuns Internet By Showing What Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Chip Can Do

"The beginning stages of The Matrix."

Bored Panda · Jul 29, 2025

Elon Musk’s $9B Neuralink told federal government it’s a ‘small, disadvantaged business’

The company hopes to give 20 to 30 people brain implants by the end of the year

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

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Elon Musk put a chip in this paralysed man’s brain. Now he can move things with his mind. Should we be amazed - or terrified?

An accident left Noland Arbaugh paralysed, but Musk’s Neuralink brain implant allows him to control computers with his thoughts. Is it a life-changing innovation that could help millions – or the start of a dystopia where a billionaire can access our thoughts?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025

20 innovative breakthroughs that will transform your health

We recognize some of the most staggering, game-changing, life-improving developments of the year.

Fortune · Dec 18, 2024

Elon Musk reveals Neuralink has implanted second trial patient with brain chip

A second person has undergone the surgery required for a Neuralink implant

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2024

Elon Musk says Neuralink will test brain implant on second patient in ‘next week or so’

Firm says wires attaching first patient’s brain to implant are ‘more or less very stable’ after detaching months ago

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2024

Neuralink Implant First Human Trial Progresses, Musk's Company Now Ready For 6-9 More

Neuralink's first brain implant seems stable and safe. The company is seeking more volunteers and developing a new, improved design.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11, 2024

Musk's Neuralink Eyes More Test Subjects For Its Brain Tech

Elon Musk on Wednesday said his Neuralink startup is "moving on" to a second test patient as its tech for linking brains and computers improves.

International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024

The Future Of Payment? Woman Uses Implanted Chip To Pay For Groceries [Watch]

TikToker sparks debate with a video showing her paying for groceries using a chip implanted in her hand.

International Business Times UK · Jul 5, 2024

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International Business Times UK · Jun 7, 2024

Paralysed Ex-Football Player Turned Entrepreneur Sells Bourbon, Donates Money To Paralysis Cure Research

Eric LeGrand co-founded a bourbon brand that donates to spinal cord injury research, hoping to find a cure for paralysis.

International Business Times UK · May 24, 2024

Neuralink's First Brain Implant Patient Shares 'Amazing and Rewarding' Experience

The first paralysed man with a Neuralink chip reports success (racing games!), but software updates and brain response pose challenges.

PC Gamer · May 10, 2024

'A number of threads retracted from the brain' of Neuralink's first implant patient, but they say they're still 'beating my friends in games that as a quadriplegic I should not be beating them in'

Small setbacks and brain implants strikes as a potentially disastrous combo, but the trial still seems like a success so far.

International Business Times UK · May 10, 2024

Paralysed Gamer Crushes 'Mario Kart' with Neuralink's Brain Chip

Neuralink chip lets paralysed man play games and control his computer with his mind. The tech is promising but faces ethical concerns.

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The Guardian - US · May 9, 2024

Neuralink’s first implant partly detached from patient’s brain

Some of the threads connecting the chip to the brain began to retract. The Elon Musk-owned company did not explain why

Neuralink's First Test Subject Faces Setback In Brain Chip Implant

Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain chip startup, faces setbacks but shows promise in enhancing human-computer interactions.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2024

Neuralink brain implant test suffers technical issues

Patient Noland Arbaugh has used the Neuralink N1 brain-computer interface implant to play Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch and participate in Neuralink’s tests

Neuralink's First Patient Controls Twitter With Mind-Implant Technology

Neuralink's breakthrough with first patient tweeting by thinking showcases potential for paralyzed individuals. Elon Musk optimistic about technology's fut...

First Neuralink Chip Recipient Shares Life-Changing Experience After Surgery

Quadriplegic Noland Arbaugh shares his positive experience with Neuralink brain chip implant, showcasing improved abilities and excitement for future advan...

PC Gamer · Mar 21, 2024

Neuralink demonstrates a patient using 'Telepathy' to play games with the power of the mind

A major leap forwards perhaps, although the tech still has a long way to go in testing.

LiveScience · Mar 21, 2024

1st Neuralink patient shown using brain chip to control computer and play chess in unexpected livestream

In a surprise video, Elon Musk's Neuralink revealed the first recipient of the company's brain-computer interface using the device to play online chess. They also discussed the "life-changing" procedure for the first time.

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