Musk Says Blindsight Is Ready; Regulatory Approval Pending

Elon Musk said in an X post dated October 29 that Blindsight, Neuralink's implant, is ready from an engineering standpoint and is only waiting on regulatory approval. According to Musk, it will allow people who are completely blind or have never seen to see. On September 17, 2024, Neuralink said the FDA had granted the program Breakthrough Device Designation for people with vision impairment, a step meant to speed review. Musk presents Blindsight as Neuralink's second product; the first, Telepathy, according to him will enable high-speed communication by thinking alone.…

• Musk, on X on October 29: Blindsight ready in engineering, approval still pending.
• FDA granted Blindsight Breakthrough Device Designation on September 17, 2024.

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