In a first in UK, Neuralink enables paralysed man to control computer, explores playing video games with his thoughts

A man “paralysed due to motor neuron disease” received his Neuralink implant at the University College London Hospitals and he can now “control a computer with his thoughts.”

Neuralink Corp., billionaire Elon Musk’s brain implant company, posted on X on Monday, informing about the first Neuralink implant in the UK.

The company said, “We’re excited to announce our first participant in the UK!”

“Paul, who is paralyzed due to motor neuron disease, received his Neuralink implant at @uclh earlier this month and was able to control a computer with his…