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'''Neuralink''' is an [[United States|American]] [[neurotechnology]] startup company founded by [[Elon Musk]] reported to be developing [[Brain implant|implantable]] [[Brain–computer interface|brain–computer interfaces]]. The company was started in 2016, operates in [[California]], and was first publicly reported in March 2017.<ref name=WSJ>{{Cite news|last=Winkler|first=Rolfe|title=Elon Musk Launches Neuralink to Connect Brains With Computers |work=Wall Street Journal |date=March 27, 2017 |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-launches-neuralink-to-connect-brains-with-computers-1490642652 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref name=Verge>{{Cite news |last1=Statt |first1=Nick |title=Elon Musk launches Neuralink, a venture to merge the human brain with AI |work=[[The Verge]] |date=March 27, 2017 |url=http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/27/15077864/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-computer-interface-ai-cyborgs |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The trademark for "Neuralink" was purchased from its previous owners in January 2017.<ref>[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/604037/meet-the-guys-who-sold-neuralink-to-elon-musk-without-even-realizing-it/ Meet the Guys Who Sold "Neuralink" to Elon Musk without Even Realizing It], April 4, 2017, MIT Technology Review</ref>
'''Neuralink''' is an [[United States|American]] [[neurotechnology]] startup company founded by [[Elon Musk]] reported to be developing [[Brain implant|implantable]] [[Brain–computer interface|brain–computer interfaces]]. The company was started in 2016, operates in [[California]], and was first publicly reported in March 2017.<ref name=WSJ>{{Cite news|last=Winkler|first=Rolfe|title=Elon Musk Launches Neuralink to Connect Brains With Computers |work=Wall Street Journal |date=March 27, 2017 |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-launches-neuralink-to-connect-brains-with-computers-1490642652 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref name=Verge>{{Cite news |last1=Statt |first1=Nick |title=Elon Musk launches Neuralink, a venture to merge the human brain with AI |work=[[The Verge]] |date=March 27, 2017 |url=http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/27/15077864/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-computer-interface-ai-cyborgs |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The trademark for "Neuralink" was purchased from its previous owners in January 2017.<ref>[https://www.technologyreview.com/s/604037/meet-the-guys-who-sold-neuralink-to-elon-musk-without-even-realizing-it/ Meet the Guys Who Sold "Neuralink" to Elon Musk without Even Realizing It], April 4, 2017, MIT Technology Review</ref>


Musk did not respond to requests for comments when news of the company broke but the ''[[Wall Street Journal]]'' reported that people who had held discussions with the company said that it intended to first address difficult brain disorders like [[epilepsy]] and [[major depressive disorder]] and then pursue [[human enhancement]].<ref name=WSJ/><ref name="Cuthbertson">{{cite news|last1=Cuthbertson|first1=Anthony|title=Elon Musk Launches Neuralink Startup to Connect your Brain to the Internet|url=http://www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-neuralink-startup-brains-ai-neural-lace-575078|work=Newsweek|date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>
Musk did not respond to requests for comments when news of the company broke but the ''[[Wall Street Journal]]'' reported that people who had held discussions with the company said that it intended to first address difficult brain disorders like [[epilepsy]] and [[major depressive disorder]] and then pursue [[human enhancement]].<ref name=WSJ/><ref name="Cuthbertson">{{cite news|last1=Cuthbertson|first1=Anthony|title=Elon Musk Launches Neuralink Startup to Connect your Brain to the Internet|url=http://www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-neuralink-startup-brains-ai-neural-lace-575078|work=Newsweek|date=March 28, 2017}}</ref> According to [[Wait But Why]], Musk stated in 2017 that he is aiming to make a product "that helps with certain severe brain injuries (stroke, cancer lesion, congenital) in about four years", and predicted that [[brain–computer interface]]s will be available to people without disabilities in "the next eight to 10 years".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-elon-musk-neuralink-20170421-htmlstory.html|title=A quick guide to Elon Musk's new brain-implant company, Neuralink|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|last=Masunaga|first=Samantha|date=21 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://waitbutwhy.com/2017/04/neuralink.html|title=Neuralink and the Brain’s Magical Future|last=Urban|first=Tim|work=[[Wait But Why]]|date=20 April 2017}}</ref> However, some neuroscientists are skeptical of Musk's claims; an article in ''[[The Verge]]'' concluded that it will take "at least a decade" for Musk to create a brain–computer interface.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/21/15370376/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-computer-ai-implant-neuroscience|title=Elon Musk's dreams of merging AI and brains are likely to remain just that — for at least a decade|work=[[The Verge]]|last=Chen|first=Angela|date=21 April 2017}}</ref>


Musk had discussed a [[science fiction]] technology called [[The_Culture#Brain.E2.80.93computer_interfaces|"neural lace"]] prior to forming the company and when news of the startup broke, the concept was discussed in the reports.<ref name=WSJ/><ref name=Verge/><ref name="Cuthbertson"/><ref name=Ars>{{cite news|last1=Newitz|first1=Annalee|title=Elon Musk is setting up a company that will link brains and computers|url=https://arstechnica.com/business/2017/03/elon-musk-is-setting-up-a-company-that-will-link-brains-and-computers/|work=Ars Technica|date=March 27, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=1843cross>{{cite web|last1=Cross|first1=Tim|title=The novelist who inspired Elon Musk|url=https://www.1843magazine.com/culture/the-daily/the-novelist-who-inspired-elon-musk|publisher=1843 Magazine|date=31 March 2017}}</ref>
Musk had discussed a [[science fiction]] technology called "[[The_Culture#Brain.E2.80.93computer_interfaces|neural lace]]" prior to forming the company and when news of the startup broke, the concept was discussed in the reports.<ref name=WSJ/><ref name=Verge/><ref name="Cuthbertson"/><ref name=Ars>{{cite news|last1=Newitz|first1=Annalee|title=Elon Musk is setting up a company that will link brains and computers|url=https://arstechnica.com/business/2017/03/elon-musk-is-setting-up-a-company-that-will-link-brains-and-computers/|work=Ars Technica|date=March 27, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=1843cross>{{cite web|last1=Cross|first1=Tim|title=The novelist who inspired Elon Musk|url=https://www.1843magazine.com/culture/the-daily/the-novelist-who-inspired-elon-musk|publisher=1843 Magazine|date=31 March 2017}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 23:29, 21 April 2017

Neuralink
Company typePrivate
IndustryNeurotechnology, Medical device
Headquarters
California
Number of employees
300 (2022) Edit this on Wikidata
Websiteneuralink.com

Neuralink is an American neurotechnology startup company founded by Elon Musk reported to be developing implantable brain–computer interfaces. The company was started in 2016, operates in California, and was first publicly reported in March 2017.[1][2] The trademark for "Neuralink" was purchased from its previous owners in January 2017.[3]

Musk did not respond to requests for comments when news of the company broke but the Wall Street Journal reported that people who had held discussions with the company said that it intended to first address difficult brain disorders like epilepsy and major depressive disorder and then pursue human enhancement.[1][4] According to Wait But Why, Musk stated in 2017 that he is aiming to make a product "that helps with certain severe brain injuries (stroke, cancer lesion, congenital) in about four years", and predicted that brain–computer interfaces will be available to people without disabilities in "the next eight to 10 years".[5][6] However, some neuroscientists are skeptical of Musk's claims; an article in The Verge concluded that it will take "at least a decade" for Musk to create a brain–computer interface.[7]

Musk had discussed a science fiction technology called "neural lace" prior to forming the company and when news of the startup broke, the concept was discussed in the reports.[1][2][4][8][9]

References

  1. ^ a b c Winkler, Rolfe (March 27, 2017). "Elon Musk Launches Neuralink to Connect Brains With Computers". Wall Street Journal.
  2. ^ a b Statt, Nick (March 27, 2017). "Elon Musk launches Neuralink, a venture to merge the human brain with AI". The Verge.
  3. ^ Meet the Guys Who Sold "Neuralink" to Elon Musk without Even Realizing It, April 4, 2017, MIT Technology Review
  4. ^ a b Cuthbertson, Anthony (March 28, 2017). "Elon Musk Launches Neuralink Startup to Connect your Brain to the Internet". Newsweek.
  5. ^ Masunaga, Samantha (April 21, 2017). "A quick guide to Elon Musk's new brain-implant company, Neuralink". Los Angeles Times.
  6. ^ Urban, Tim (April 20, 2017). "Neuralink and the Brain's Magical Future". Wait But Why.
  7. ^ Chen, Angela (April 21, 2017). "Elon Musk's dreams of merging AI and brains are likely to remain just that — for at least a decade". The Verge.
  8. ^ Newitz, Annalee (March 27, 2017). "Elon Musk is setting up a company that will link brains and computers". Ars Technica.
  9. ^ Cross, Tim (March 31, 2017). "The novelist who inspired Elon Musk". 1843 Magazine.

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