MUSK'S NEURALINK BRAIN CHIP SUCCESSFULLY WORKS AFTER FIRST IMPLANT

Audrey Crews, who has lived with paralysis for the past 20 years, has made history as the first woman ever to control a computer using only her thoughts—thanks to a groundbreaking brain implant developed by Neuralink - courtesy of American Tech Mogul Elon Musk.

In a major milestone, Audrey recently shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account, @NeuraNova9, that she successfully wrote her name—“Audrey”—digitally, using just her mind. The post included a screenshot of her laptop screen filled with vibrant sketches and her handwritten name drawn through thought alone. Her caption read:

“Here are some more of my doodles! I’m taking requests. Lol. Imagine your pointer finger is the left click and the cursor movement is with your wrist—without physically doing it. Just a normal day using telepathy.”

The image featured playful illustrations: a red heart, a smiling face, a bird, and even a slice of pizza—all created without the use of her hands. Instead, Audrey relied entirely on mental commands to bring them to life on screen.

This achievement comes shortly after Audrey gained attention for digitally writing her name for the first time in two decades. Neuralink co-founder Elon Musk reacted to her story with awe, stating:

“She is controlling her computer just by thinking. Most people don’t realize this is possible.”

Audrey is part of Neuralink’s ongoing PRIME clinical trial, where she is referred to as "Patient 9." The brain chip was implanted at the University of Miami Health Center, where doctors inserted 128 ultra-thin threads into the motor cortex—the area of the brain responsible for movement. The entire device is no larger than a coin.

In her own words, Audrey described the procedure:

“They drilled a hole in my skull and placed 128 threads into my motor cortex. The chip is about the size of a quarter.”

The implanted brain-computer interface (BCI) picks up signals from her brain and translates them into cursor movements on a screen, allowing her to interact with digital devices in real time—no physical movement required.

Although the implant cannot restore her ability to walk, it offers her a new form of digital freedom, enabling her to communicate and create through thought alone.

Neuralink, founded in 2016 by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, is working to bridge the gap between the human brain and modern technology. Its mission is to restore digital independence to individuals with severe neurological conditions, including paralysis. In the future, the company hopes this technology could also allow users to control robotic limbs, type messages, or even speak using only brain signals.

Audrey says this is just the beginning. She plans to keep documenting her experience and educating others about the technology that has changed her life.

“I’ll be home soon and we’ll post more vids explaining the process in more detail,” she shared.

As the first woman to achieve this with Neuralink’s implant, Audrey’s story is not just a personal triumph—it’s a glimpse into a future where thought-controlled technology could transform lives across the globe.