Elon Musk’s Neuralink Faces Animal Welfare Probe, Reuters Says

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink Corp. is under federal investigation for allegedly violating the Animal Welfare Act amid staff complaints its animal testing is being rushed, Reuters reported.

The probe was opened in recent months by the US Department of Agriculture’s Inspector General at the request of a federal prosecutor, Reuters said, citing people familiar with the investigation and company operations.