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First Neuralink patient is now using the brain chip to learn new languages


Neuralink's first patient wants to return to university and finish his degree

Neuarlink’s first patient, Noland Arbaugh, has been using Elon Musk’s brain chip to learn new languages including Japanese and French. Arbaugh was previously filmed using the life-changing chip to control a mouse cursor telepathically after he lost the use of his limbs eight years ago in a diving accident. Arbaugh took to Musk’s social media platform X to share a lengthy update on how he’s living with the device, including some of his goals for the future.

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