Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip receives FDA’s ‘breakthrough device’ status — and could help blind people see again
Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received “breakthrough device” status for an implant aimed at helping blind patients regain their sight, the firm announced Wednesday.
Neuralink Brain Implant Wins an FDA Nod to Tackle Blindness
The regulatory approval is just the first phase of a long project, but Neuralink owner Elon Musk is already touting his brain implant tech as a world-changing solution for people with vision loss.
Neuralink ‘Blindsight’ Brain Implant Gets FDA ‘Breakthrough Device’ Nod
The device is a variant of Neuralink's brain implant technology, in this case designed to "enable even those who have lost both eyes" to see, according to owner Elon Musk. Separately, progress is reported in a gene therapy program to beat macular degeneration.
Elon Musk's Neuralink gets FDA 'breakthrough device' designation: restores vision to the blind
Elon Musk's brain-chip startup Neuralink announces its experimental implant can restore vision, receives US FDA 'breakthrough device' designation.
Neuralink's Blindsight gets FDA approval for testing
T-Mobile is making a bold move into AI in 2024, partnering with OpenAI to revolutionize how it handles customer support.
Neuralink Unveils ‘Blindsight’ to Restore Vision for Blind, Secures FDA Approval
Blindsight is an innovative device designed to restore vision in people who have lost their sight, even in cases where both the eyes and optic nerve are damaged. Elon Musk highlighted on social media platform X that this technology could potentially enable individuals who have completely lost their sight,
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