Neuralink enters mass production, but similar DARPA-funded patents date back decades
frankreddit5 · reddit · 2026-08-19
As Neuralink moves toward mass production, it's worth noting the historical context of neural interfaces. DARPA has funded research in this field since the 1970s, long before commercialization was a consideration. The article highlights the existence of the Malech patent, suggesting that the core concepts have military research roots from decades ago.
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