"Controversy Surrounding Neuralink's Monkey Experimentation"

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Source: WIRED
"Controversy Surrounding Neuralink's Monkey Experimentation"
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Veterinary records obtained by WIRED reveal the gruesome complications and deaths suffered by monkeys involved in Neuralink's brain implant experiments. The records document instances of bloody diarrhea, partial paralysis, brain swelling, fungal and bacterial infections, and loose implants. Contradicting Elon Musk's claim that no monkeys died as a result of the experiments, the records show that at least three monkeys were euthanized due to severe complications. The article also highlights ongoing investigations by the SEC, US Department of Agriculture, and US Department of Transportation into Neuralink's animal testing practices and transport of antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Despite these controversies, Neuralink has received approval to begin human trials for its brain-computer interface technology.

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