Missed
Human trials by 2020
“Neuralink is looking to start trials on humans next year.”
“We're confident there are no physical limitations to restoring full body functionality.”
— Elon Musk · Nov 30, 2022 · Neuralink Show and Tell, Fall 2022 (official Neuralink YouTube) ↗
▶ WATCH HIM SAY IT — NEURALINK SHOW AND TELL, FALL 2022 (OFFICIAL NEURALINK YOUTUBE)
The Progression
Nov 30, 2022
The promise: “We're confident there are no physical limitations to restoring full body functionality.” · Neuralink Show and Tell, Fall 2022 (official Neuralink YouTube) ↗
Today · Jun 12, 2026
Status: Pending · 1,663 days left. Still waiting.
At Neuralink's Show and Tell event in late 2022, Musk said the company was 'confident there are no physical limitations to restoring full body functionality.' The claim positions Neuralink implants as an eventual answer to paralysis itself, not just a tool for controlling devices. It is tracked against a 2030 deadline and remains pending.
Receipts
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Missed
Human trials by late 2021
“Neuralink is working super hard to ensure implant safety & is in close communication with the FDA. If thing…”
goalposts: 2020 → 2021 · moved 1×
Delivered · Late
Human trials in 6 months (mid-2023)
“We've submitted, I think, most of our paperwork to the FDA, and we think probably in about six months we sh…”
goalposts: 2020 → 2021 → mid-2023 → 2024 · moved 2×
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