Elon Musk' is plans to merge human brains with computers

Billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk is about to make a bold move as he plans to merge the human brains with computers, with a new start-up planning to develop the futuristic 'brain implant' technology.

 

The future-oriented tech entrepreneur, made the disclosure on Tuesday, when he tweeted that he's preparing to launch Neuralink, a new venture that the Wall Street Journal reported would focus on "neural lace." 

 

As evidenced by Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk has always been vocal about his fear of a world take over by artificial intelligence (AI) and has previously called the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) humanity’s “ biggest existential threat.” Curiously enough, his solution to keep the AI doomsday away is to merge the human brain with machines.

According to the report in the Wall Street Journal, Neuralink wants to develop so-called "neural lace" technology to implant tiny brain electrodes that may one day upload and download thoughts. The new technology could link human brains with computers, without a physical connection, by implanting tiny electrodes into the brain. It could enhance memory and cognitive powers by effectively merging human and artificial intelligence. 

 In his tweet, Musk said that more details about Neuralink would come "in about a week."

He plans on funding the company mostly by himself, a person briefed on the plans told the Journal, and with Neuralink hiring leading academics in the field ahead of its official launch.

References: The Wall Street Journal