Elon Musk's Neuralink Introduces 'Telepathy,' Promises Superpowers and Telepathic Communication for 10 Patients

Jul 10, 2024, 06:15 PM

Elon Musk and the Neuralink team provided a live update on their brain-computer interface technology. The first product, named 'Telepathy,' was introduced, and a second patient is expected to receive a device within a week. Musk announced that Neuralink aims to have around 10 patients by the end of 2024, with thousands projected in the coming years. The technology promises to enable telepathic communication, allowing users to communicate faster than traditional methods. Musk emphasized that the device minimizes brain damage and patient load, aiming to enable individuals to live completely normal lives. The update also highlighted the potential for disabled individuals to control robotic limbs and perform daily tasks through brain signals. Musk also mentioned that the technology could give people 'superpowers' and enable communication with Optimus robots.