Musk intends to make paraplegics walk again

Elon Musk claims Neuralink’s brain implants will ‘save’ memories like photos and help paraplegics walk again

His latest passion project is Neuralink—a company that is developing a brain implant that will link the human brain directly to computers. He claims this brain-computer interface (BCI) will enable humans to carry out actions through thought alone. One of Musk’s first goals: helping paraplegics regain their independence.

But it doesn’t stop there. The company’s technology, Musk hopes, will one day not only treat but cure brain disorders and even save memories so people can revisit them like photo albums.

But many experts are concerned that Musk is seriously overhyping what Neuralink’s implants will be able to accomplish.