Elon Musk’s Neuralink Claims It Will Bring Brain Chips to the Masses in 2026

‘This is a big deal,’ he announces on X.

Neuralink claims it will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices in 2026. — Neuralink claims it will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices in 2026. Via Neuralink

PERRY CHIARAMONTE

Jan 1, 2026, 01:13 PM ET

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