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Musk’s Neuralink Under Federal Investigation Over Animal Testing

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Becky Peterson
· · Source: Reuters

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is under fire for its animal testing practices, Reuters reports. The startup, which is developing devices that enable people to communicate with computers using only their minds, is under federal investigation for potential violations of the Animal Welfare Act stemming from its testing practices, according to the report. Pressure from Musk to rush development of its...

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