Elon Musk's Neuralink is reportedly facing a federal investigation for animal abuse
Elon Musk's brain chip company might be causing another problem for the billionaire as he balances running multiple companies, including Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX. is under federal investigation for concerns about animal welfare by the US Department of Agriculture.
Since 2018, roughly 1,500 animals, including sheep, pigs, and monkeys, have been killed during Neuralink testing, according to the report. Multiple workers reportedly said Musk told them to imagine a bomb was strapped to their heads to get them to move quicker. Representatives from Neuralink and the US Department of Agriculture did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Neuralink has passed all USDA inspections of its facilities, Reuters reports.
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