Elon Musk's Neuralink just hit a major milestone: Health Canada has approved its first clinical trial for a brain implant that could transform lives. The groundbreaking tech aims to help paralyzed individuals control digital devices using only their thoughts—think gaming, scrolling, or designing in 3D, all powered by the mind. 🎮💡
The trial will test the safety and functionality of the implant, specifically targeting people with quadriplegia. While Health Canada hasn’t released an official statement, the move follows Neuralink’s U.S. progress, where two patients already received the device. One, Noland Arbaugh, went viral for playing Mario Kart and browsing the web post-implant. A second anonymous patient is now mastering 3D design tools. 🛠️🧩
Could this be the future of accessibility? Neuralink’s tech blurs the line between sci-fi and reality—and Canada’s approval signals a big leap toward global adoption. Stay tuned! 🌐✨
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Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip implant trials
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