In 2024, Elon Musk predicted that ‘hundreds of millions’ of people would have his brain chips within 20 years—so be sure to hold him to it

In 2024, Neuralink announced its first successful medical implants in patients, and the owner behind it, tech genius Elon Musk, predicted the numbed of people to have his chips implanted within the next 20 years would be “hundreds of millions.”

“If all goes well, there will be hundreds of people with Neuralinks within a few years, maybe tens of thousands within 5 years, millions within 10 years,” Musk posted on X.

A year later, we ask if his prediction has started to become a reality.

Musk believes that the need for chip implants comes with the development of AI and the humans’ urge to keep up with it.

In January 2024, neurosurgeons implanted a Neuralink chip into different areas of the brain tissue of patient Noland Arbaugh, a man paralyzed below his shoulders due to a driving accident.

The chip, which was the size of a coin, contained 64 flexible threads, each thinner than a human hair.

During a live-streamed demonstration, Arbaugh played chess and other online games without making a single movement. He explained that the experience felt like using “Force powers” from Star Wars.

About a month later, Arbaugh’s performances declined, but Neuralink restored his capabilities after certain modifications of their algorithm.

Neuralink announced in a blog post that the second patient to receive their chip, “Alex,” is successfully using computer-aided design (CAD) software to design 3D objects and to play video games.

“To reduce the probability of thread retraction in our second participant, we implemented a number of mitigations, including reducing brain motion during the surgery and reducing the gap between the implant and the surface of the brain,” the blog post stated.

“This marks another significant step towards providing a high-performance interface that will enhance the control of digital devices for people with quadriplegia to help restore their autonomy.

“We hope that in time, the Link helps many people create in their areas of interest and expertise, and we’re excited to work with more people to help them reconnect with their passions,” the company stated.

Elon Musk believes the recipients of the chips will outperform professional gamers within two years and will speed up human brains.

“Our slow output rate would diminish the link between humans and computers,” Musk said, and made a comparison with plants. “Let’s say you look at this plant or whatever, and hey, I’d really like to make that plant happy, but it’s not saying a lot.”

Musk’s near-term plans heavily focus on optimizing brain data transmission rates. “The low data rate of humans, especially our slow output rate, would diminish the link between humans and computers,” Musk explained, proposing to increase brain signal speed “by three, maybe six, or more orders of magnitude.”

Please SHARE this article with your family and friends on Facebook.

Bored Daddy

Love and Peace

Monica Pop
Monica Pop
Monica Pop is a senior writer for Bored Daddy magazine covering the latest trending and popular articles across the United States and around the world.

More from author

Related posts

Latest posts

Golden Retriever saves everyone at hospital

That morning, the hospital was unusually full. Routine maintenance was scheduled, and emergency patients were being treated. Buddy, the Golden Retriever, was at his...

The perfume I carelessly threw away hid a secret that could have changed everything — but I found out too late

I envisioned our tenth year anniversary as a scene from a romantic movie, with sweet music playing in the background and a lot of...

Cancer researchers issue urgent warning: ‘Stop eating this right away’

A number of research indicate the negative effects sugar consumption has on your body. High sugar intake contributes to weight gain and obesity, which...

Lip reader reveals ‘furious’ Prince William’s last public interaction with Prince Andrew

Just a month before giving up his royal titles, Prince Andrew and Prince William got into a heated argument as William has reportedly been...

Stomach Cancer Symptoms: From Subtle Signals to Serious Red Flags

Is That Itch Just an Irritation—Or a Health Red Flag? What Your Groin Discomfort Might Be Telling You That uncomfortable itch, burning sensation, or cluster...

Urban Neglect or Fateful Circumstance? Woman Discovered Unconscious in City Lot

Unseen and Vulnerable: A Woman’s Ordeal in Phnom Penh’s Busy Streets Just before noon, a quiet corner of Phnom Penh became the scene of a...