Neuralink Probe Resurfaces As SEC Targets Musk

The SEC has reopened its investigation into Neuralink, the brain-implant startup led by Elon Musk, according to a letter shared by Musk on social media platform X. The letter, dated Dec. 12, was addressed to outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler and criticized the agency’s legal tactics.

Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro outlined the SEC’s demand for a monetary settlement, giving Musk just 48 hours to comply or face legal action. Although the specific amount was not disclosed, Spiro made it clear that Musk would challenge the charges rather than yield to pressure.

Neuralink has previously drawn scrutiny over allegations that it misrepresented the safety of its experimental implants. Lawmakers last year urged the SEC to investigate Musk’s claims about the technology, but the probe appeared to lose momentum until now.

Musk’s political influence has added a new dimension to the situation. After contributing $250 million to President Donald Trump’s re-election, Musk secured a role on a federal task force focused on reshaping government operations. Observers believe his ventures, including Neuralink, could benefit from reduced regulatory hurdles under Trump’s administration.

Neither the SEC nor Neuralink has commented publicly on the revived investigation. Musk’s ongoing battles with the SEC have been widely publicized, including a 2018 settlement over Tesla-related tweets and a recent court decision denying sanctions tied to his $44 billion X acquisition.

The renewed probe highlights the continued tensions between Musk’s high-profile projects and federal regulators. As Musk consolidates his political and business influence, the case against Neuralink could have far-reaching implications for his entrepreneurial ambitions.