Elon Musk unveiling Neuralink|Jurvetson|CC BY 2.0

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s medical device company, is reportedly under federal investigation for potential animal-welfare violations, per Reuters.

Few company employees have raised concerns over rushed animal testing that has led to needless animal suffering and deaths.

Why the rush?
Musk announced recently that Nerualink could start its human trials for the brain chip within six months.