"Arbaugh initially faced issues after his surgery when the tiny wires of his implant retracted, resulting in a sharp reduction in the electrodes that could measure brain signals. Reuters has reported *Neuralink was aware of this issue from its animal trials*. [...] Musk also said he has spoken with Donald Trump, who he has endorsed in the US presidential race, about forming a commission aimed at improving “government efficiency” through *reduced business regulation*, and would be willing to participate. Musk said that in his view US regulations hamper innovation."
Of course, ethical and safety considerations as usual are not in Elon Musk's book; nor is openness.
Brain computer interfaces are the last area where you want reduced regulation...