Neuralink Breakthrough: Paralyzed Patient Created Video Using the Power of Thought

Neuralink's third patient, suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has achieved a true technological breakthrough, becoming the first person in the world to edit and narrate a YouTube video using only the power of thought.

Bradford Smith, who has completely lost mobility and the ability to speak due to a severe illness, now controls a computer thanks to a revolutionary implant installed in the motor cortex of his brain. Neuralink's innovative chip connects to a MacBook via Bluetooth connection and continuously monitors the patient's neural activity.

During adaptation to the system, it was discovered that the most effective way for Smith to control the cursor was by mentally moving his tongue - this method showed the best results among all options tested. In just a few weeks, the patient achieved such a level of mastery that he now independently performs complex video editing operations.

Special significance is added to the project by the integration of artificial intelligence for speech synthesis, trained on archived recordings of Bradford's voice. Thanks to this technology, the patient not only edits videos but also narrates them, effectively regaining his lost voice.

This amazing case clearly demonstrates the rapid development of brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies. Neuralink has already transitioned from the category of experimental developments to a real solution capable of restoring independence and the ability for self-expression to people with severe neurological diseases.