Science & Tech Spotlight: Brain-Computer Interfaces

Science & Tech Spotlight: Brain-Computer Interfaces

Why This Matters Brain-computer interfaces allow people to control machines using their thoughts. These interfaces can help people with disabilities as well as enhance human-computer interactions. For example, warfighters might operate a drone hands-free on the battlefield. However, the technology remains largely experimental, and it raises questions about security, ethics, and equity. The Technology What…

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Exploring the Ethical Challenges of Brain-Computer Interface Technology

Exploring the Ethical Challenges of Brain-Computer Interface Technology

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are no longer a thing of science fiction. The technology is already available to some patients to treat conditions like epilepsy and blindness. Soon, projects like Elon Musk’s Neuralink could make BCIs available to a broad consumer audience.   However, with the technology’s widespread adoption has come serious concerns about the safety…

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