Elon Musk's claim that no monkey died as a result of Neuralink implants contradicts records that show how the animals experienced brain swelling, paralysis, seizures, and other health effects, letter to SEC alleges

Wed, 09/20/2023 - 23:22

Elon Musk, wearing a suit and smiling, raises his hands with palms facing the camera — Elon Musk in June 2023 at the Viva Tech conference.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink used monkeys to test its brain chip that can connect to a device.
Musk said on X, formerly Twitter, that "no monkeys died as a result of Neuralink's chips."
A new SEC complaint alleges that Musk's statement is false based on research records.

A group that advocates for ethical scientific research is asking the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate Elon Musk for his recent claim that no monkeys have died as a result of Neuralink's brain chip.