First Neuralink patient resumes studies, lands job after implant

American Nolan Arbo, who became the first patient to receive a Neuralink implant, shared that he has resumed his studies and secured a job.

“I’ve had no negative side effects, neither physically nor psychologically. Congratulations to neuralink for such an achievement – the one year mark, not the passive aggressive implant – they deserve all the credit and accolade for creating a device both viable and safe,” Caliber.Az reports, citing Arbo’s message on X.

“It has changed my life and I know will change many more to come. I’m also happy to announce that this year I will start classes again! I always dreamed of going back to TAMU [Texas A&M University] to finish my degree, but after numerous attempts to reach out and make that happen, I’ve not received much help, and at this point feel as if I’m slamming my head against the wall. So I will instead attend the community college in my hometown. Unless any other universities want to take me… I like long walks on the beach, I am a great listener, and I can tie a knot with a cherry stem with my tongue," he noted. 

Finally, I’m working towards providing for myself long-term. Which brings me to some big news. Through neuralink, I’ve found work! Just writing that sentence almost brought me to tears. For those of you that don’t know, one of my main goals in this study has been finding a way to not only provide for myself but contribute to my family and feel less like a burden. Moving forward I will be a traveling and WORKING(!) as a keynote speaker. This wouldn’t have been possible unless I could write speeches, do research, build a business, and communicate efficiently with others online,” Arbo added.

By Naila Huseynova