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Neuralink Co-founder Advocates for Safer Brain-Computer Interfaces

Dr. Benjamin Rapoport, a neurosurgeon and co-founder of Elon Musk’s biotech company Neuralink, recently revealed his departure from the company, citing safety concerns over the current approach to brain-computer interfaces (BCI). Neuralink’s method involves the insertion of numerous electrodes into the brain, a process that Rapoport believes carries unnecessary risks.

Concerns Over Neuralink’s Approach

Rapoport, who has dedicated his career to the development of neural interfaces, voiced his concerns in a recent Wall Street Journal podcast interview. He stated that the insertion of electrodes into the brain’s tissue could potentially cause damage, and he believes it is possible to extract valuable data from the brain without causing harm. This belief led him to establish his own company, Precision Neuroscience, which aims to achieve similar results using non-invasive technology.

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