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Neuralink Unveils Ambitious BCI Roadmap, Expands UK Clinical Trials Elon Musk’s Neuralink has announced a groundbreaking 2025–2028 development plan, aiming to decode silent speech by Q4 2025 through cortical implants, followed by visual restoration for the blind in 2026 using its Blindsight system. The company’s N1 chip, already implanted in seven U.S. patients with spinal cord injuries or ALS, enables mind-controlled cursor navigation and gaming with 97% accuracy. In a parallel move, Neuralink launched its first UK trial, GB-PRIME, at University College London Hospitals, enrolling patients with paralysis to test wireless brain implants capable of controlling smartphones and computers via neural signals. Notably, Neuralink’s long-term vision includes 25,000+ electrode channels by 2028 for treating psychiatric disorders and integrating with AI, potentially enabling direct human control of Tesla’s Optimus robots. While critics highlight the need for peer-reviewed data, the company’s progress underscores BCI’s transformative potential in neurological rehabilitation. Ethical Frameworks and Global Policy Shifts The EU’s Neuro Rights Charter took effect in 2025, banning commercial entities from accessing raw brain data without explicit consent and mandating ethical reviews for BCI trials. In the U.S., the FDA approved Neuralink’s expanded trials under strict safety protocols, while the UK’s MHRA emphasized patient autonomy in BCI research. Upcoming Conferences: Catalysts for Innovation The AI in Healthcare Congress (Lisbon, August 2025) and AIMI Symposium (Stanford, June 2025) will showcase cutting-edge applications, including AI-driven pediatric diagnostics and neuroethical frameworks. These events highlight the growing convergence of AI, BCI, and regulatory science.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has announced a groundbreaking 2025–2028 development plan, aiming to decode silent speech by Q4 2025 through cortical implants, followed by visual restoration for the blind in 2026 using its Blindsight system.