Elon Musk has shared a major update on the first human recipient of a Neuralink brain chip, revealing that the patient can now control a computer mouse through their thoughts. Known for developing implantable brain-computer interfaces, Neuralink successfully implanted a chip on its first human patient last month, following regulatory approval for human trial recruitment in September.
Elon Musk in a Times Magazine interview
Musk, who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his advocacy of free speech, shared the news during a recent conversation with journalist Katherine Brodsky. However, the groundbreaking development of Neuralink has triggered fear among people.
Elon Musk Reveals Neuralink Patient Controls Computer Mouse with Thoughts
The founder of Neuralink, Elon Musk, has revealed that the patient implanted with the company’s neurotechnology can control a computer mouse solely with their thoughts. He made the groundbreaking revelation during an X Spaces event hosted by journalist Katherine Brodsky.
Elon Musk in a Times Magazine interview
Musk, who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his advocacy of free speech, shared the news during a recent conversation with journalist Katherine Brodsky. However, the groundbreaking development of Neuralink has triggered fear among people.
Elon Musk Reveals Neuralink Patient Controls Computer Mouse with Thoughts
The founder of Neuralink, Elon Musk, has revealed that the patient implanted with the company’s neurotechnology can control a computer mouse solely with their thoughts. He made the groundbreaking revelation during an X Spaces event hosted by journalist Katherine Brodsky.
- 2/21/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Variety and Whistler Film Festival have teamed for 10 Canadians to Watch, a new program unique to Wff that celebrates top Canadian talent in the film and entertainment industry.
The 10 Canadians to Watch honorees will be celebrated at the Whistler Film Festival on Dec. 3.
“The Whistler Film Festival has proven to be a wonderful destination for Variety, first with a focus on screenwriters and now with the 10 Canadians to Watch,” says Steven Gaydos, Variety executive VP of content. “It’s inspiring to be able to celebrate the diverse talent in this convivial atmosphere where international film professionals gather to experience the best in the screen industry.”
Meet the honorees:
Bilal Baig
Credit: Tyler J. Sloane
Bilal Baig
Playwright, Performer, Showrunner, Producer
In 2018, not long after the well-received premiere of their first full-length play, “Acha Bacha,” at a prestigious alternative theater, Baig was making ends meet by working as a nanny. That fall,...
The 10 Canadians to Watch honorees will be celebrated at the Whistler Film Festival on Dec. 3.
“The Whistler Film Festival has proven to be a wonderful destination for Variety, first with a focus on screenwriters and now with the 10 Canadians to Watch,” says Steven Gaydos, Variety executive VP of content. “It’s inspiring to be able to celebrate the diverse talent in this convivial atmosphere where international film professionals gather to experience the best in the screen industry.”
Meet the honorees:
Bilal Baig
Credit: Tyler J. Sloane
Bilal Baig
Playwright, Performer, Showrunner, Producer
In 2018, not long after the well-received premiere of their first full-length play, “Acha Bacha,” at a prestigious alternative theater, Baig was making ends meet by working as a nanny. That fall,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Jennie Punter and Katherine Brodsky
- Variety Film + TV
Winners of the 2017 Whistler Film Festival were announced at the Awards Celebration this morning on the final day of the 17th annual Festival. Ian Lagarde’s first feature All You Can Eat Buddha and Jason and Carlos Sanchez’s A Worthy Companion tied for the $15,000 cash prize presented by the Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia and the $15,000 post-production prize sponsored by Encore Vancouver in the 14th edition of the coveted Borsos Competition for Best Canadian Feature Film. The jury states “each in their own way convey unique visions and creative storytelling the jury believes have made and will make powerful contributions to the world of cinema.”A Worthy Companion
A Worthy Companion takes a fresh and new perspective that explores the complexity and humanity within the predator, victim relationship. This film questions how we perpetuate manipulative power dynamics between adult and child through the inner struggle of our female protagonists.
A Worthy Companion takes a fresh and new perspective that explores the complexity and humanity within the predator, victim relationship. This film questions how we perpetuate manipulative power dynamics between adult and child through the inner struggle of our female protagonists.
- 12/5/2017
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
On the heels of Telefilm Canada’s pledge on November 11 that half of its projects will be directed or written by women in a move to close the industry gender gap by 2020, the Whistler Film Festival (Nov 30 — Dec 4) was proud to present an unprecedented number of female focused films, talent, events and awards throughout its 2016 programs.
The festival featured a record 31 (36%) films all directed by women (including 15 feature films out of 50 and 16 short films out of 36). Wff also has 38 (58%) female filmmakers out of the 66 Canadian artists confirmed to date participating in 11 talent programs — including 22 directors, 6 producers, 3 screenwriters, 2 actors, and 5 musicians/bands in the Music Showcase. Add this to the talent confirmed to attend the festival in support of their films and projects, including award winning director and screenwriter Deepa Mehta (An Anatomy Of Violence), director Ingrid Veninger (Hockey Night), director Kirsten Carthew (The Sun At Midnight) and director Martine Blue...
The festival featured a record 31 (36%) films all directed by women (including 15 feature films out of 50 and 16 short films out of 36). Wff also has 38 (58%) female filmmakers out of the 66 Canadian artists confirmed to date participating in 11 talent programs — including 22 directors, 6 producers, 3 screenwriters, 2 actors, and 5 musicians/bands in the Music Showcase. Add this to the talent confirmed to attend the festival in support of their films and projects, including award winning director and screenwriter Deepa Mehta (An Anatomy Of Violence), director Ingrid Veninger (Hockey Night), director Kirsten Carthew (The Sun At Midnight) and director Martine Blue...
- 12/7/2016
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Winners of the 2016 Whistler Film Festival were announced at the Awards Celebration this morning on the final day of the 16h annual Festival.Before The Streets (Avant Les Rues) Canadian director Chloé Leriche’s first feature, won the $15,000 cash prize sponsored by the Directors Guild of Canada, British Columbia and the $15,000 post-production prize sponsored by Encore Vancouver in the 13th edition of the coveted Borsos Competition for Best Canadian Feature Film. The moving story of Shawnouk, a young First Nations man who banishes himself into exile after committing a horrible crime during a routine break-in at one of the local summer homes. The first feature film ever shot in the Atikamekw language is an accomplished first film by filmmaker Chloé Leriche.
The Borsos Jury chose Before The Streets for the Best Canadian Feature because “this surprising, unexpected film grips you from its powerful, intense opening chant, to well beyond the final credits,...
The Borsos Jury chose Before The Streets for the Best Canadian Feature because “this surprising, unexpected film grips you from its powerful, intense opening chant, to well beyond the final credits,...
- 12/7/2016
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
The Alliance Of Women Film Journalists (Awfj) has announced the presentation of a juried Awfj Eda Awards at this year’s Whistler Film Festival, set to run from December 4-8 in British Columbia.
At Whistler Film Festival 2013, Eda Awards will be presented for Best Female-Directed Narrative Feature and for Best Female-Directed Documentary.
Eligible films directed by females are being screened as part of the festival’s regular programme and being nominated for Eda Awards consideration by Whistler Film Festival’s administration and programmers.
Jury panels for both Eda Awards categories will be drawn from the Awfj membership, with five jurors assigned to each panel.
Chairperson for the narrative feature panel is Vancouver-based Katherine Brodsky. Chairing the documentaries panel is New York-based Jennifer Merin, who also serves as Awfj’s president. The names of jurors will be announced at a later date.
At Whistler Film Festival 2013, Eda Awards will be presented for Best Female-Directed Narrative Feature and for Best Female-Directed Documentary.
Eligible films directed by females are being screened as part of the festival’s regular programme and being nominated for Eda Awards consideration by Whistler Film Festival’s administration and programmers.
Jury panels for both Eda Awards categories will be drawn from the Awfj membership, with five jurors assigned to each panel.
Chairperson for the narrative feature panel is Vancouver-based Katherine Brodsky. Chairing the documentaries panel is New York-based Jennifer Merin, who also serves as Awfj’s president. The names of jurors will be announced at a later date.
- 10/15/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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