Elon Musk has revealed a renewed SEC investigation into Neuralink, his brain-implant company, raising the stakes in his long-running feud with the regulatory agency. Musk posted a Dec. 12 letter from his lawyer Alex Spiro on X, formerly known as Twitter, detailing the SEC’s settlement demand.
The SEC has given Musk 48 hours to agree to a financial payment or face multiple legal charges. While the settlement amount wasn’t disclosed, Spiro’s letter rejected the SEC’s demands and signaled Musk’s willingness to fight the charges.
Last year, lawmakers called on the SEC to investigate whether Musk misrepresented Neuralink’s implant safety to investors. The probe’s revival raises questions about whether regulators will make headway against one of the nation’s most politically connected business leaders.
Musk’s growing clout follows his $250 million investment in President Donald Trump’s campaign, which helped secure Trump’s victory. Musk now serves on a task force dedicated to overhauling federal operations, further enhancing his influence in Washington.
Neither the SEC nor Neuralink has commented on the ongoing investigation. Musk’s history with the SEC includes a 2018 settlement over his Tesla privatization tweets and a recent court ruling in his favor regarding X’s acquisition.
As Musk faces mounting scrutiny, his defiance against federal regulators remains a hallmark of his business and political persona. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for his dealings with the SEC moving forward.
