# Neuralink (DD-527)

> Neuralink, co-founded by Elon Musk in 2016, develops implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs): a small chip with ultra-thin electrode threads that records and can stimulate brain activity. Its near-term aim is helping people with paralysis control devices; its stated long-term goal is human-AI symbiosis. The first human implant was in January 2024. The footage, credited to Neuralink, ABC News and Royalty Free Content, shows the implant and animations.

- Department: Tech (also Science)
- First published: 2025-03-28
- Last updated: 2025-03-28
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/neuralink/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **2016**: Neuralink founded
- **2024**: First human implant

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=neuralink

## Quick facts

- **DD-527-F01**: 2016. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Founded))_
- **DD-527-F02**: Implantable chip. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Device))_

## Write-up

Neuralink implants a coin-sized chip with thin threads into the brain. The first human got one in January 2024.

1. **Founded**: 2016.
2. **Device**: Implantable chip.
3. **Threads**: Thin electrodes.
4. **Aim**: Help paralysis.
5. **First human**: January 2024.

## Related case files

- [I Wanted You to Know... (DD-265)](https://detailenjoyer.com/case/i-wanted-you-to-know/): I linked more brain tech

## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: Neuralink: Neuralink Implants a Coin-Sized Chip With Thin Threads Into the Brain

- Duration: 29.6 s · Published: 2025-03-28
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DHwYpgYyS4D.mp4

### Transcript

Neuralink is a [...] in 2016, [...] or BCIs, [...] brain and [...] implantable chip [...] stimulate brain [...] long term goals [...] like paralysis, [...] facilitate symbiosis [...] intelligence. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Founded?**  
A: Musk. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Founded) · Wikipedia: Neuralink)_

**Q: BCI means?**  
A: Tech. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Device) · Wikipedia: Neuralink)_

**Q: Near-term aim?**  
A: Medical. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Threads) · Wikipedia: Neuralink)_

**Q: First human implant?**  
A: Trial. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Aim) · Wikipedia: Neuralink)_

**Q: Long-term goal?**  
A: Stated. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (First human) · Wikipedia: Neuralink)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Neuralink](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuralink)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Neuralink." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-527, last updated Mar 28, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/neuralink/