<p>What is it like to live with a computer chip in your brain ? Noland Arbaugh became the first person to receive a device from Elon Musk's neurotechnology firm, Neuralink. Noland tells the BBC about his operation to implant the chip, how he can control a computer with his thoughts, and how it has improved his life.</p><p>Also on Tech Life this week, we explore a crypto solution to an electricity problem in rural Zambia, and look at one attempt to tackle the tricky subject of copyright and AI.</p><p>Tell us about the one bit of tech you use in your life everyday – get in touch by emailing techlife@bbc.co.uk or send us a Whatsapp on +44 330 1230 320.</p><p>Presenter: Imran Rahman-Jones 
Producer: Tom Quinn
Editor: Monica Soriano</p><p>(Image: A photograph of Noland Arbaugh attending a sporting event. Credit: Noland Arbaugh)</p>

Tech Life

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Living life with a mind-reading chip

MAR 25, 202526 MIN
Tech Life

Living life with a mind-reading chip

MAR 25, 202526 MIN

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<p>What is it like to live with a computer chip in your brain ? Noland Arbaugh became the first person to receive a device from Elon Musk's neurotechnology firm, Neuralink. Noland tells the BBC about his operation to implant the chip, how he can control a computer with his thoughts, and how it has improved his life.</p><p>Also on Tech Life this week, we explore a crypto solution to an electricity problem in rural Zambia, and look at one attempt to tackle the tricky subject of copyright and AI.</p><p>Tell us about the one bit of tech you use in your life everyday – get in touch by emailing techlife@bbc.co.uk or send us a Whatsapp on +44 330 1230 320.</p><p>Presenter: Imran Rahman-Jones Producer: Tom Quinn Editor: Monica Soriano</p><p>(Image: A photograph of Noland Arbaugh attending a sporting event. Credit: Noland Arbaugh)</p>