Vladimir Putin acknowledges Elon Musk's revolutionary tech: an in‑depth look at Neuralink

The extensive interview, spanning over two hours, was available on Tucker Carlson's website and consisted of a wide array of questions directed at Vladimir Putin. One query pertained to artificial intelligence. While Putin deferred to experts for comprehensive responses, he underlined that humanity is indeed faced with myriad threats.

Carlson inquired about Neuralink, Elon Musk's recent technological venture. Putin admitted his awareness of the startling advancements in this domain, including the installation of the inaugural chip in a human brain. Consequently, he emphasised the need to establish an agreement with Musk, stating that this process necessitates formalisation and regulation. Furthermore, the Russian leader lauded Musk's intellect, saying: "I think he's a smart person. I truly believe that."

From the interview, it is evident that Vladimir Putin is informed about Neuralink's accomplishments. The company has been at the forefront of brain-computer interface technology for several years. Elon Musk proposes that these implants could be instrumental in treating a multitude of diseases and enhancing human intelligence, especially given the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. This technology, thus far, has been experimented on animals such as rats, pigs, and monkeys.

At the onset of 2021, Neuralink showcased a video of a monkey engaged in a basic video game - Pong, facilitated by its thoughts and the implanted chip. Later, in 2022, Elon Musk revealed footage of a monkey operating a cursor and typing on a computer using a brain implant. Finally, in January 2024, Musk announced the successful implantation of a chip in a human brain.

In a post on platform X, owned by Elon Musk, the visionary announced the first human Neuralink implantation on the 28th of January. According to Musk, the initial results indicate promising detection of neuronal impulses. Termed 'Telepathy', the implant purportedly allows the user to control a phone or computer, with the capacity to operate nearly any device through them. It's expected that the initial adopters of this advanced technology will be individuals who have lost mobility in their limbs.