Neuralink Corp. founder Elon Musk disclosed that the primary focus of his brain-computer interface company is to address neuron damage. What Happened: In a recent episode of the Lex Fridman podcast, Musk stated that the company’s “first order of business” is about addressing basic neurological damage, to help people with conditions such as schizophrenia, seizures, and memory issues. Musk compared the process to a “tech tree,” where the basics need to be established before more complex applications can be explored. He believes that the potential for profound improvement in communication is wort…
