Musk promises 'Jesus-Level' miracles from Neuralink after a 'beautiful surprise'
Elon Musk has praised a recent Neuralink experiment that allowed an ALS patient to communicate using a synthetic voice that mimics his own. Musk continues to describe the company's potential to restore physical functions as 'Jesus-level' technology.
Why it matters
It highlights the rapid advancement of brain-computer interfaces and the ethical/marketing implications of using hyperbolic language to describe medical breakthroughs.
Elon Musk has once again made headlines with bold claims about his brain-chip company Neuralink. In a recent post shared on social media platform X, Musk described the company's newest experiment as a “wonderful surprise” and even added, “I love you,” in response to the breakthrough. The experiment showcased Neuralink’s ability to restore lost functions, reinforcing Musk’s earlier promise of what he calls “Jesus-level technologies.” Musk has repeatedly used the phrase “Jesus-level miracles” to describe Neuralink’s potential to help quadriplegics walk again, restore sight to the blind, and even enable advanced human perception.
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