Neuralink logo and Elon Musk photo are seen in this illustration taken, on Dec 19, 2022.Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink has approached one of the biggest US neurosurgery centres as a potential clinical trials partner as it prepares to test its devices on humans once regulators allow for it, according to six people familiar with the matter.
The company has since been working to address the agency's concerns, and it is unclear if and when it will be successful. Reuters could not verify the latest status of the talks. Neuralink representatives did not respond to requests for comment. Barrow has helped standardize brain implant surgeries in which the patient can remain asleep, a key step in making it more acceptable to a broad set of the population, Ponce said.