1st Neuralink patient shown

[RadishRose]

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.

Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old with quadriplegia (or paralysis that affects the body from the neck down), volunteered to have the device implanted as part of Neuralink's ongoing trial of the technology. Until now, his identity had remained a closely guarded secret.

In the video, which was posted March 20 on X, formerly known as Twitter, Arbaugh played a game of online chess on a laptop while controlling the cursor with his thoughts.

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

 

[Tish]

Wow! That is amazing, scary but amazing.

 

[HazyDavey]

Oh Jeez, we're in for it now ..

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I saw news reports about this. It is amazing. Yet again, science fiction became science fact.