See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Fact check debunks Elon Musk–Neuralink story involving sick child

Summary by The Express Tribune
A heartwarming story circulating online about Elon Musk personally funding medical treatment and arranging a Neuralink brain implant for a young girl has been confirmed to be entirely fabricated. The claim, which gained traction on social media in late March 2025, stated that Musk stepped in to help Lily Thompson, a 7-year-old girl suffering from a rare neurological condition. Posts included an image allegedly showing Musk beside the child in a …

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Express Tribune broke the news in Pakistan on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)

You have read out of your 5 free daily articles.

Join us as a member to unlock exclusive access to diverse content.