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Merging biological and artificial intelligence

14-Aug-2019

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Neurotechnology startup called Neuralink invented an implantable “brain chip”. 

Musk, the owner of a startup, argued that such devices will help humans deal with the so-called AI apocalypse. 

Chip will be installed in a person’s brain by drilling a two-millimetre hole in the skull. 

Some members of the science community warn that such a device could lead to suicide.

Musk suggests using brain chip for treating neurological diseases, such as dementia

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Elon Musk

Technology entrepreneur, investor, and engineer

Susan Schneider

Professor at University of Connecticut