He noted in an interview with Joe Rogan that it was possible to hack the chip. But he said that right now the hack would accomplish little. “You might see some of the brain signals or data that Neuralink is collecting,” Arbaugh said.
The coin-sized Neuralink chip contains thousands of electrodes that monitor and stimulate brain activity.
The information is transmitted digitally to researchers. Arbo said the chip helps him reconnect with the world and allows him to control the cursor on the computer using his brain.
He uses the chip to send messages, use social networks, read comics and learn Japanese.
Arbaugh also said hackers could have controlled the mouse cursor if it was connected to the computer during the hack, which could allow attackers to access their messages and emails.
Arbaugh was warned about the risks before the study began, but he’s not worried about them.
Source: Ferra
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