"Neuralink's First Human Patient Controls Computer Mouse with Thoughts, Elon Musk Reports"

Elon Musk claims that the first human implanted with Neuralink's brain chip is able to move a mouse cursor just by thinking, but medical ethicists are alarmed by Musk being the sole source of information on the patient's progress, criticizing the lack of public detail and ethical standards. Neuralink has faced criticism for alleged mistreatment of animals in research and was fined for violating transportation rules, and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine urges the company to shift to developing noninvasive brain-computer interfaces. Neuralink has obtained FDA approval for clinical trials and is recruiting volunteers for the first human trial to evaluate the safety and functionality of its implant for people with paralysis.