Elon Musk to demo Neuralink 'brain chip' that lets you control computers with your mind next month | The Sun

ELON Musk has delayed a major demo of his controversial new brain chip.

The Neuralink technology has already shocked the world showing a monkey play pong with its thoughts.

But the main goal is to implant the chips into people's brains, allowing those with paralysis to control things like smartphones and computers.

An update was due to be presented by the firm on October 31.

But Musk, 51, said it would now take place a month later on November 30.

The world's richest man didn't give any explanation for the delay.

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He simply tweeted: "Neuralink show & tell now on Nov 30."

Founded in 2016, Neuralink is developing implantable brain chips that are inserted into regions of the mind that control movement.

Eventually, the company wants to provide its implants to people to boost their intelligence.

The aim is to create a full brain interface within 25 years.

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Musk has claimed that the technology will stop humans being outpaced by artificial intelligence, which he believes may one day turn against us.

Neuralink says it has already plugged its chips into the grey matter of rats and pigs.

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But earlier this year, the firm was accused of animal cruelty amid claims some of the monkeys involved in tests had died.

Some experts are also concerned the technology could be misused.

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