World’s First Non-Verbal Neuralink Patient Speaks Out After Receiving Elon Musk’s Brain Chip
In a feat that seemed like science fiction just a decade ago, a man who lost his ability to speak has found his voice again—thanks to a coin-sized device implanted in his brain. Neuralink, the neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk, has announced that its first non-verbal patient has successfully communicated after receiving the much-anticipated brain chip. The patient, 37-year-old Michael Reynolds from Austin, Texas, was diagnosed with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) five years ago. The condition robbed him of his speech and mobility, forcing him into a world of silence. But now, following a revolutionary surgery, Michael is not only able to convey his thoughts but has also shared his feelings publicly for the first time since his diagnosis. A Breakthrough Moment In a live-streamed event watched by millions, Michael, connected to a computer via the Neuralink implant, typed out his message using only his thoughts. "For the first time in years, I feel like mys...