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Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human

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January 30, 2024

Elon Musk's medical technology company Neuralink has inserted its brain implant into a human for the first time. The chip is designed to communicate with a computer to help people with disabilities operate mobility devices. A neurotechnology expert tells DW that the therapeutic benefits of Neuralink "clearly outweigh its risks."

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