“Neuralink is working super hard to ensure implant safety & is in close communication with the FDA. If things go well, we might be able to do initial human trials later this year.”

Elon MuskCEO

Founder of Neuralink

No human trials began in 2021. The FDA rejected Neuralink's initial application in 2022, approved human trials only in May 2023, and the first human implant took place in January 2024.