Neuralink event as it happened: Elon Musk unveils technology connecting human brain to computers
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Your support makes all the difference.Elon Musk has demonstrated a functional brain-computer interface developed by his Neuralink startup.
It is only the second public event of the neurotechnology startup since it was founded in 2016 and the ultimate aim is to merge humans with artificial intelligence.
"It's kind of like a Fitbit in your skull with tiny wires," he said.
"I could have a Neuralink right now and you wouldn't even know. Maybe I do."
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10 minutes late now. Nearly 100,000 people waiting for the live stream.
No word from Elon Musk or Neuralink on what's causing the delay.
20 minutes now and still no sign of Musk or anyone at Neuralink. For anyone following this in Europe, it's getting pretty late...
I'm reaching out to see if anyone involved knows what the hold up is.
The delay doesn't seem to have put people off. There's now more than 100,000 people waiting on the live stream to begin.
If you're just joining us now, you haven't missed anything yet. No reason has been given for the 30 min+ delay but Elon Musk promises it's one its way.
Kicking off with a promo vid that included a pig walking on a treadmill. Hmmmm...
Elon Musk is on stage. He says what he's about to show is is "going to blow your mind."
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