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To further personalize his communication, Neuralink's team replicated Smith's voice using AI-generated speech models based on previous audio recordings. He is utilizing a specially designed chat app powered by XAI’s Gro language model, enhancing his interaction capabilities. The surgical procedure involves a custom-designed robot that inserts ultra-fine electrode threads into specific brain regions, a technique which Elon Musk claims will surpass human surgeons in efficiency within five years. Following Smith's success, Neuralink is now actively recruiting more participants for human trials in the US, Canada, and the UK, focusing on patients with spinal cord injuries and severe neurological conditions.