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Neuralink is being investigated for possible animal welfare violations. Staff members of the company complain that the company is rushing animal testing procedures that cause the animals to die.

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Neuralink Corporation was founded by Musk and another person. It wants to connect the human brain to computers. This technology will help people with neurological disorders regain control of their bodies and improve their quality of life, according to Musk. There is a chip in the brain. The data is transmitted to a computer. The company plans to conduct clinical trials in humans within the next six months, according to a presentation by Musk.

The Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture is looking into Neuralink Corporation. The Animal Welfare Act governs animal research, testing, and treatment. The Inspector General's office has yet to provide any additional information regarding the current status of the investigation.

The company's animal testing practices are being investigated. More than 20 current and former employees of Neuralink have complained that Musk is forcing them to speed up their development, leading to increased testing failures and animal deaths, according to a report. The allegations have not been verified.

The number of animal deaths at Neuralink is higher than necessary due to pressure from Musk, according to current and past Neuralink employees. Experiments involving 86 pigs and two monkeys marred by human errors were identified by the news agency. According to those who spoke to the news service, errors were caused by a lack of preparation and staff working under high pressure.

Multiple references to exploratory surgeries were found in Neuralink records, contrary to the company's insistence that it doesn't do them.

According to company discussions, employees expressed concerns about the head of animal care, Autumn Sorrells, requesting changes to study descriptions in a way that they believed would be misleading.