Like using the force: Neuralink patient demonstrates how he plays chess using brain chip

Noland Arbaugh, a 29yearold quadriplegic who has a Neuralink brainchip, demonstrates during a livestream how he is able to control his laptop cursor with his mind to play chess. Arbaugh received the implant in January, after the startup founded by Elon Musk was granted federal approval to test the device in humans. Following the approval from regulators, Reuters reported that US Food and Drug Administration inspectors found problems with recordkeeping and quality controls for animal experiments at the company. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today Sign up to the Guardian s free new daily newsletter, First Edition Website Facebook Twitter Instagram The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian Guardian Australia Guardian Football Guardian Sport Guardian Live , Neuralink, Tech, Healthcare, Chess, News