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Medical Experts Skeptical of Neuralink’s Claims on Brain Implant Achievements. Medical experts are raising concerns about the limited information being released by Neuralink regarding its first human brain implant patient. Elon Musk, the founder of Neuralink, recently announced that the individual with the implant has gained the ability to control a computer mouse cursor using their mind. However, there has been no evidence provided to back up this claim, leading to skepticism among medical researchers.
A recent article in Nature highlights that the ability to control devices with the mind is not a novel concept, and the lack of detailed information from Neuralink makes it difficult to validate their claims or evaluate the safety of their procedures. Sameer Sheth, a neurosurgeon at the Baylor College of Medicine, expressed concerns over the selective sharing of information by Neuralink, which is worrying the medical community.
Musk’s assurance on social media that the patient is “recovering well” does little to alleviate concerns, especially given Neuralink’s controversial history. Disturbing reports have surfaced about the suffering and injuries caused to monkeys used in the company’s experiments, including severe brain damage and unnecessary pain that could have been avoided.
Medical Experts Skeptical of Neuralink’s Claims on Brain Implant Achievements
Additionally, questions remain about the efficacy and safety of Neuralink’s robotic surgeon, which has only been shown operating on a mannequin more than a year ago. There’s no confirmation that it was used on the human patient, and previous animal trials have revealed significant issues, such as a monkey that had to be euthanized because of a malfunctioning implant.
Despite Neuralink’s claims, the achievement of a human controlling a cursor with their mind is not groundbreaking. Bolu Ajiboye, a researcher in brain-computer interfaces, pointed out that such feats have been accomplished before, dating back to 2004 with humans and even earlier with monkeys. Other projects have already enabled paralyzed individuals to communicate via digital avatars or control prosthetics with their thoughts, casting doubt on the novelty and impact of Neuralink’s work.
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