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Neuralink Faces 10,000-Person Backlog for Brain Implants

10/11/2025

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Neuralink, the brain-computer interface company, reports a backlog of 10,000 people seeking implants, according to the company's president.
The startup launched a Patient Registry for clinical trials.
Twelve patients currently use the device to control computers with their thoughts.
Thirteen more patients are expected to receive implants by year-end.
A Morgan Stanley report highlights ethical concerns surrounding brain-computer interfaces, noting potential moral and legal implications.

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Neuralink, the brain-computer interface company, reports a backlog of 10,000 people seeking implants, according to the company's president.
The startup launched a Patient Registry for clinical trials.
Twelve patients currently use the device to control computers with their thoughts.
Thirteen more patients are expected to receive implants by year-end.
A Morgan Stanley report highlights ethical concerns surrounding brain-computer interfaces, noting potential moral and legal implications.