Elon Musk is once again at odds with the SEC, which has reopened its investigation into Neuralink, his brain-implant startup. The news broke after Musk posted a letter from his lawyer Alex Spiro to X, formerly known as Twitter, outlining the SEC’s recent actions.
The SEC demanded Musk agree to a financial settlement within 48 hours or face legal action, though the letter didn’t disclose the specific amount. Spiro’s statement denounced the agency’s pressure tactics and asserted Musk’s readiness to fight back.
kThe commission’s scrutiny of Neuralink isn’t new. Last year, several lawmakers urged the SEC to examine claims that Musk had misrepresented the safety of Neuralink’s brain-implant technology. However, the extent of the SEC’s progress in holding Musk accountable remains uncertain.
Musk’s growing political and economic power adds complexity to the situation. After heavily investing in President Donald Trump’s campaign, Musk has gained an unprecedented foothold in the political sphere. His appointment to a government overhaul task force by Trump further solidifies his influence in Washington.
Neuralink and the SEC have not issued formal statements regarding the revived probe. Musk’s legal troubles with the SEC extend back years, with notable clashes over his tweets about Tesla’s privatization and his $44 billion purchase of X.
Despite these challenges, Musk has consistently fought regulatory efforts to rein him in. As the SEC moves forward, questions linger about how Musk’s newfound political alliances will impact this case.
