Forbes May 10, 2024
As we approach a new age of technological integration, questions about privacy and ethics surrounding certain technologies will emerge. For several months, I have discussed the rapidly advancing field of brain-machine interfaces. The burgeoning technology allows for integration between our minds and external technological devices, theoretically enabling a more accessible world for those who could benefit from such technologies.
However, many of these devices rely on a direct or indirect electrical connection to the brain. The natural implication is to raise a few questions. Is my brain data being stored and shared outside my knowledge? Will my brain data be used against me in some future situation? Or more dystopic? How do I know my thoughts are my own if...