What is novel is that there is a drastically greater density of probes that can be inserted, far more precisely and far more quickly, and much thinner compared to the previous state of the art.
Nothing is 'unfounded' about the ideas.
As to the 'animal rights abuse' - the complaint was that a university surgeon doing work for Neuralink implanting the electrodes used 'BioGlue' during the implantation.
https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-rele...-free-pass-animal-welfare-act-violations-usda
It is a substance that had previously been successfully used and determined safe and effective for neurological cranial and spinal surgery,
https://thejns.org/view/journals/j-neurosurg/133/6/article-p1928.xml
The USDA ended the investigation - I don't think there was any sanction, and no real reason for there to be.
The only legit issue I'm aware of is "improper packaging of hazardous waste" for which they were fined.
https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medte...us-material-transport-rules-docs-show-reuters
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