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New 'showdown' brewing between Elon Musk and Congress over pet project: report


Published on 2025-01-13 08:40:53 - MSN
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Elon Musk is reportedly gearing up for another confrontation with Congress over his pet project, Neuralink, according to a recent article on MSN. Neuralink, a company focused on developing brain-computer interface technologies, has been under scrutiny for its animal testing practices and the ethical implications of its research. Despite these concerns, Musk has continued to push forward with ambitions to merge human intelligence with artificial intelligence. The tension stems from regulatory and ethical questions about the safety, privacy, and long-term effects of such technology. Congress, particularly members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, are preparing to delve deeper into these issues, potentially leading to new regulations or oversight mechanisms for Neuralink's operations. This situation highlights the ongoing debate between technological innovation and the need for responsible governance.

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