Neuralink event as it happened: Elon Musk unveils technology connecting human brain to computers

Elon Musk unveils working Neuralink chip that connects human brain directly to computer

Elon Musk has demonstrated a functional brain-computer interface developed by his Neuralink startup.

It is only the second public event of the neurotechnology startup since it was founded in 2016 and the ultimate aim is to merge humans with artificial intelligence.

"It's kind of like a Fitbit in your skull with tiny wires," he said.

"I could have a Neuralink right now and you wouldn't even know. Maybe I do."

Neuralink's full live stream can be viewed below.

All the big announcements can also be viewed in our live blog.

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[28 August 2020 23:10 · anthony.cuthbertson]

10 minutes late now. Nearly 100,000 people waiting for the live stream.

[28 August 2020 23:13 · anthony.cuthbertson]

No word from Elon Musk or Neuralink on what's causing the delay.

[28 August 2020 23:22 · anthony.cuthbertson]

20 minutes now and still no sign of Musk or anyone at Neuralink. For anyone following this in Europe, it's getting pretty late...

I'm reaching out to see if anyone involved knows what the hold up is.

[28 August 2020 23:27 · anthony.cuthbertson]

The delay doesn't seem to have put people off. There's now more than 100,000 people waiting on the live stream to begin.

[28 August 2020 23:35 · anthony.cuthbertson]

[28 August 2020 23:39 · anthony.cuthbertson]

If you're just joining us now, you haven't missed anything yet. No reason has been given for the 30 min+ delay but Elon Musk promises it's one its way.

[28 August 2020 23:40 · anthony.cuthbertson]

And we're live!

[28 August 2020 23:41 · anthony.cuthbertson]

Kicking off with a promo vid that included a pig walking on a treadmill. Hmmmm...

[28 August 2020 23:42 · anthony.cuthbertson]

Elon Musk is on stage. He says what he's about to show is is "going to blow your mind."

[28 August 2020 23:46 · anthony.cuthbertson]

Here's the robot that will implant the Neuralink chip. Elon Musk says the insertion procedure will eventually be like Lasik laser eye surgery.