Last week, it was reported that Elon Musk's Neuralink had successfully allowed a patient to play chess with his mind. It represents a small – and maybe a tad overhyped – step towards the company's goal for a full brain computer interface.

In this ep, we discuss Neuralink, brain-computer interfaces, and exactly what Musk and others in the space are trying to achieve. Also, the big question: who is the market?

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Elon Musk wants to merge humans with AI. How many brains will be damaged along the way? – Vox
Elon's tweet about 'Blindsight'

Last week, it was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/20/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-chip-patient-chess">reported</a> that Elon Musk's <a href="https://neuralink.com">Neuralink</a> had successfully allowed a patient to play chess with his mind. It represents a small – and maybe a tad overhyped – step towards the company's goal for a full brain computer interface.
In this ep, we discuss Neuralink, brain-computer interfaces, and exactly what Musk and others in the space are trying to achieve. Also, the big question: who is the market?
Links
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<li><a href="https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23899981/elon-musk-ai-neuralink-brain-computer-interface">Elon Musk wants to merge humans with AI. How many brains will be damaged along the way? – Vox</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1770817187285995939">Elon's tweet about 'Blindsight'</a></li>
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