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Who approves brain implants?

In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the main body that approves medical devices like Neuralink's implants. They assess safety and effectiveness through rigorous trials. The FDA has already approved other brain-computer interfaces for medical use, suggesting a pathway for Neuralink, though their specific device is still in early human trials.

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