Neuralink Seeks $500M to Speed Brain Chips

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is in early talks to raise $500 million at an $8.5 billion valuation—more than double last year—as it eyes human trials of brain-computer interfaces that could let users control devices with thought. Backers bet on Musk’s track record and surging interest in neuro-tech, though the company remains pre-revenue and faces steep regulatory hurdles.