Elon Musk’s Neuralink set to implant second brain-computer device

Neuralink aims to implant its brain-computer device into a second human soon, with plans to reach "high single digits" in patients by year-end, founder Elon Musk announced. The company seeks to help brain and spinal injury patients control devices with their minds. Long-term goals include reducing AI risks and enhancing human abilities.

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By Sarah McBride

Brain-computer startup Neuralink Corp. aims to implant its device into a second human patient in a week or so, founder Elon Musk said during a video update Wednesday, and hopes to have devices in patients numbering "in the high single digits" by the end of the year.

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