First Neuralink human implant
2024-01Neuralink
Noland Arbaugh received the 1,024-electrode N1; weeks later he moved a cursor and played chess by thought.
Founded by Elon Musk; the 1,024-electrode N1 implant. First human implant in 2024; ~$9B valuation in 2025.
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Noland Arbaugh received the 1,024-electrode N1; weeks later he moved a cursor and played chess by thought.
A $650M Series E valued Neuralink at a reported $9B, with five patients implanted.