Businessman Elon Musk’s company, Neuralink, which develops electronic brain implants, was fined for illegally transporting dangerous substances. This was reported by Agency Reuters cites documents from the US Department of Transportation.
During inspections of Neuralink facilities in Texas and California in February 2023, agency inspectors found that the company had not registered itself as a carrier of hazardous materials.
They also found improper packaging of hazardous waste, including flammable liquid xylene. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, xylene can cause headaches, dizziness, confusion, loss of muscle coordination and even death.
According to the documents, the Department of Transportation fined the company $2,480 after Neuralink agreed to fix the problems; This amount is less than the original penalty amount.
The records do not clarify why Neuralink was required to transport hazardous materials or whether any harm occurred as a result of the violations.
Previously Neuralink allowed Chips will be placed in the brains of living people.