Hey there, welcome to Neuropod, a channel covering everything related to Elon Musk's brain computer interface company, Neurolink. My name is Ryan Tanaka, and in this update episode, I'll share the latest news about the company and highlights from Neurolink patients. First, I'll share some video from Ashley Vance giving us a look at Neuralink's work in creating a fake brain proxy so they can perform testing in their labs before doing any testing in animals or humans. Then I'll share more about these implante ...

Follow Audrey on X: https://x.com/neuranova9 Support her NeuraArt Studio: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-audrey-crews-in-launching-neuraart-studio Neura Pod is a series covering topics related to Neuralink, Inc. Topics such as brain-machine interfaces, brain injuries, and artificial intelligence will be explored. Host Ryan Tanaka synthesizes information, shares the latest updates, and conducts interviews to easily learn about Neuralink and its future. X: https://www.x.com/ryantanaka3/ Support: https://w ...

Clinical Trials and Product Development - Neuralink launched a clinical trial in Great Britain in partnership with UCL and Newcastle hospitals, involving up to seven participants, to explore restoring digital autonomy to individuals with severe paralysis [1] - Neuralink is conducting trials across six hospital sites in four countries for controlling digital devices telepathically and is seeking participants for speech restoration at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, with plans to expand to the US within the next year [1] - Neuralink plans to implant in the speech cortex next quarter to directly decode attentive words from brain signals to speech [1] - In 2026, Neuralink plans to triple the number of electrodes from 1,000 to 3,000 for more capabilities and have its first blind sight participant to enable navigation [1] - By 2028, Neuralink aims to reach more than 25,000 channels per implant, enable multiple implants, access any part of the brain for psychiatric conditions and pain, and integrate with AI [1] Competitive Landscape - Sam Altman is co-founding Merge Labs, aiming to raise $250 million from OpenAI and other investors to compete with Neuralink, valuing Merge Labs at $850 million [1] - Coinbase co-founder Fred Ersome's company, Nudge, raised $100 million to build a helmet that beams low-intensity focused ultrasound into the brain [3] - LinkedIn co-founder Reed Hoffman is leading a $12 million funding round in a similar company [4] Patient Progress and Impact - Neuralink successfully completed surgeries on participant 8 and participant 9, aiming for at least 20 participants before the end of the year [7] - Audrey Cruz is the first woman in the world with a Neuralink BCI, allowing her to control a laptop cursor with her mind telepathically [8][10] - Nick Ray, participant 8, reports regaining digital autonomy and creative expression through the Neuralink implant [15] - Jake Snider, Neuralink's seventh patient, initially set a world record for cursor control with a brain-computer interface at 10.08 bits per second, later surpassed by Nick Ray at 10.39 bits per second [16] - RJ Tanner, Neuralink's fifth participant, has regained a sense of independence, controlling his computer, phone, and TV, and interacting with his daughter through a robotic arm simulation [21][22][23]

Neurolink just announced they've implanted in two more patients on the same day. This brings their total to nine people with the Neuralink. This implanted brain chip helps those who are paralyzed control a computer with just their brain signals.Consider the limitations your life has if you become paralyzed due to spinal cord injury or disease like ALS. Right now, Neurolink unlocks a new level of digital freedom for these patients. And in the future, they'll unlock even more physical freedom as more patients ...

Imagine literally learning everything I know, everything I've spent my whole life studying, just downloading your brain in a second. Yeah. And what if it gives you in energy, too.Because you think about what are people taking when they're taking stimulants like Adderall. Well, they're taking something that stimulates their brain. I mean, it stimulates your central nervous system.The ethical questions arise when you realize that you're going to be putting this quarter size hole in someone's head and then you ...

Podcast Overview - Neura Pod covers topics related to Neuralink, Inc, including brain-machine interfaces, brain injuries, and artificial intelligence [1] - The podcast aims to synthesize information, share updates, and conduct interviews to facilitate learning about Neuralink and its future [1] Host and Affiliation - Ryan Tanaka hosts Neura Pod and shares his own opinions [1] - Neura Pod is not compensated by or formally affiliated with Neuralink [1] - Ryan Tanaka may have an equity stake in Tesla, Neuralink, or any of Elon Musk's companies [1] Social Media and Support - The podcast can be found on X (formerly Twitter) at https://www.x.com/ryantanaka3/ [1] - Support for the podcast is available through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/neurapod/ [1]

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Technology Comparison - Neuralink's brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are positioned to potentially make external devices like Apple's Vision Pro obsolete due to fundamental advantages in bandwidth, integration, and sensory capabilities [20][23][26][27] - Apple's Vision Pro, priced at $3,500 before upgrades and taxes, is considered a spatial computer with 23 million pixels of resolution and 13 cameras, but its fundamental architecture is viewed as an extension of existing technology rather than a reinvention [4][9][16] - Neuralink's technology involves implanting a tiny chip into the brain using a custom robot to place thousands of electrode threads, each thinner than a human hair, into specific areas [10][11] - While Vision Pro is available now, Neuralink is in early stages of human testing, focusing on medical applications for individuals with paralysis [43][44] Neuralink's Potential and Advantages - Neuralink aims to solve brain and spine problems and enable humans to merge with artificial intelligence [38][39] - The company's technology could allow users to control devices with their thoughts, potentially achieving communication speeds faster than typing [12][13][26] - Neuralink's approach could bypass biological limitations, potentially creating new senses or enhancing existing ones beyond their limits [27][28] - The company is valued at around $8 billion to $9 billion, indicating significant investment and commitment to its mission [57] Challenges and Future Outlook - Neuralink faces technical, regulatory, and ethical hurdles, including ensuring device security, data privacy, and addressing psychological barriers related to brain surgery [36][37][38] - Elon Musk estimates that non-medical applications of Neuralink may be 5 to 10 years away, with more widespread adoption in 15 to 20 years [62] - The company is expanding human trials to Miami, Florida; Toronto, Canada; the UK; New Zealand; and the UAE [63][64]

Tesla literally just released their latest humanoid robot update. Hi, my name is Ryan. I make video updates all about AI, so follow if you want more of those.And then take a look at this ridiculous update from Tesla. [Music] The way people currently use AI models like Chad GBT is they prompt them. They say, "Hey, Chad GBT, draft this email to Lucy, my co-orker." Or they say, "Generate this image of a giraffe relaxing on the beach." But all of these prompts and AI models right now are all performing digital ...

Elon Musk's brain interface company Neurolink has officially announced they're expanding further around the globe to Abu Dhabi in the UAE. They said on X, "We're launching our first clinical trial in the Middle East at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Department of Health Abu Dhabi. " The UAE Prime trial explores how individuals with motor and speech impairment can use thought to control devices and communicate. The Cleveland Clinic also added, "This milestone reflects our leadership in me ...