However, Neuralink received approval in May 2023 to move forward with human trials.

No monkey has died as a result of a Neuralink implant, Musk said on X. Neuralink did not respond to Verywells request for comment.

A radiologist reviews human brain MRI scan on computer

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Neuralinks PRIME study will takesix yearsto complete.

Im cautiously optimistic, Putrino said.

These trials will take years and its important that theyre done right and its important that theyre done carefully.

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