Musk's start-up, which wants to connect the human brain to the computer, raised $ 27 million
According to reports, is seeking to sell shares for $ 100 million; Musk chirped that the company was not looking for outside investors
Neuralink Corp., founded by Alon Masak, took steps to sell $ 100 million worth of shares to finance the development of technology that connects the human brain to the computer.
The San Francisco-based company has already raised $ 27 million in capital, according to documents submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to SEC reports that Neurolink is not looking for outside investors. .
Musk, 46, is the CEO of Tesla, which manufactures electric cars, and Spice X, which develops spacecraft and rockets, and also develops several other projects, including high-speed rail, hyperlop, and percussion projects to develop artificial intelligence.
In June, Musk said that NeuroLinek controls only 3% -5% of his time, with most of his attention devoted to Tesla and Space X. There are not many details about the company. According to her Web site, she "develops a high-speed brain-machine interface that will connect with people and computers." NewLink is recruiting engineers and scientists to join the team. "There is no need for experience in the field of neuroscience, talent and motivation are the most important," we will look at the company's website. "We estimate that most of our staff will come from other areas of the industry."
Sources familiar with the company told the Wall Street Journal a few months ago that Neuralink's first products could include implants that would treat diseases such as epilepsy or depression. If the company proves the effectiveness and safety of its technology, it will also be able to offer products that will enable it to increase cognitive capabilities. One of the company's founding members, Max Hodak, confirmed Masak's involvement, noting that the company is still in embryonic stages and that its plans are flexible and have not yet been determined.