FDA denies Elon Musk’s request to begin brain chip trials in humans

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Elon musk is a man of many things —
Cars, rocket ships, tweeting, and brain implants.
Neuralink — owned by musk — claims to have created a brain chip that treats paralysis and blindness.
But we’re still a ways away from testing it out on patients —
After the fda denied neuralink’s request to start human trials.
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According to employees who spoke with c-n-b-c —
Neuralink’s initial request to begin next steps in getting microchips on the market was rejected.
According to the report — the fda cited safety concerns over the chip’s lithium battery, the risk of wires migrating to other areas of the brain, and whether the device can be removed from brain tissue safely.
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Despite the reported setback and some skepticism surrounding the product —
Elon musk has remained determined and optimistic on the advancements of the brain chip.
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In this november presentation — musk showed off monkeys inside the neuralink laboratory — reported to be moving computer cursors with their brains.
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The chip is meant to restore brain function.
While musk said then that human trials could begin in as soon as six months —
Given today’s report — he might have to re-evaluate the timeline.