We, the undersigned, call on the

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement immediate and stringent oversight on emerging brain technologies, including brain-computer interfaces (BC|s) like Neuralink. These devices promise revolutionary advances in treating neurological conditions, but they carry significant dangers that must be regulated to protect public health.

Recent reports reveal alarming risks:

Neuralink has faced investigations for allegedly transporting contaminated brain implants, potentially exposing them to 

pathogens like antibiotic-resistant

staphylococcus and herpes B virus. theverge.com Brain surgery for such implants is inherently dangerous and invasive, with experts noting that even advanced procedures can rupture blood vessels or cause other complications.

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The trade-offs in implant design often involve balancing signal quality against the invasiveness and associated risks, which could lead to long-term health issues without proper safeguards. ft.com 

Furthermore, the potential for neural implants to alter human cognition raises ethical concerns, including the risk of diminishing human autonomy in the face of Al integration.ft.com ft.com

Without robust FDA regulations-such as mandatory long-term safety trials, transparency in device materials, and independent audits-these technologies could endanger lives. We urge the FDA to prioritize public safety over rapid innovation and enforce oversight similar to that for other high-risk medical devices.
We're making a request to Joe Rogan that his influence on public debates about technology and AI with Elon Musk is of public interest. We suggest a podcast with Elon Musk focusing on the ethics and transparency of Neuralink.