Brain implants: Next big tech or too dangerous?

Jan. 30, 2024 Science

Neuralink’s co-founder Elon Musk says the first human has received one of their brain implants. It has some promise, but also carries risk.

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Guest:

Sarah G. McBride - reporter for Bloomberg in San Francisco

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel

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