Neuralink's first brain implant patient is 'recovering well,' Elon Musk reports
Elon Musk’s biotechnology company, Neuralink, has successfully placed a brain implant in its first human subject, Musk reported Monday. In a series of statements posted to social media, Musk said the purpose of the device, named “Telepathy,” was to allow the user to control electronic devices via thought. According to Neuralink’s website and Musk’s social media, the intended use of the product is to aid communication for those who have limited ability of their hands due to paralysis or diseases like ALS.