American entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced an ambitious objective for his company, Neuralink: to conduct an operation in 2026 that could potentially restore vision to a completely blind individual. Musk shared this significant development on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
“Targeting to restore (partial) vision to a fully blind person next year,” the businessman explicitly stated.
This revelation came shortly after Neuralink confirmed a major milestone: it had successfully carried out its first two surgeries outside the United States, with both procedures taking place in Canada. This expansion signifies the company`s growing global reach and its continuous efforts in pioneering advanced brain-computer interface technology.
In related news, Neuralink previously made headlines for another remarkable achievement. A patient implanted with its device, who was suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), successfully learned to control a computer interface using only their tongue. This demonstrated a significant leap forward in assistive technology, offering new hope for individuals with severe motor impairments.
