On Wednesday, Neuralink, Elon Musk’s company specializing in cybernetic implants, streamed video showcasing its inaugural brain chip patient.

Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old who became paralyzed below the shoulders following a diving accident, demonstrated his ability to control a computer cursor solely with his thoughts.

Utilizing Neuralink’s wireless brain-computer interface (BCI), Arbaugh showcased his prowess by playing computer chess and shared insights into his surgical journey.

The video garnered significant attention, accumulating over 15 million views on X, the social media platform owned by Musk, Fox Business reported.

“The surgery was super easy,” Arbaugh said. “I literally was released from the hospital a day later. I have no cognitive impairments.”

Arbaugh received the Neuralink implant in January. At the time, Musk reported test results showed “promising neuron spike detection.” 

Since then, Arbaugh has learned to use his thoughts to control his computer and spent hours playing one of his favorite video games, Civilization VI.

Written by B.C. Begley