Vie privée, ondes cérébrales : encadrer les neurotechnologies
• With the advent of artificial intelligence, neurotechnology, a field at the nexus of neuroscience and computing, is making rapid progress towards the goals of visualizing, deciphering, interpreting and even modulating the functioning of brains.
• Researchers are developing solutions to advance our understanding and treat a wide range of pathologies: among them the Melomind headset and Wimagine® implants, which could help paraplegics to walk.
• Given their capacity to influence mental states, the development of these new tools has raised a host of ethical questions. In particular, the perspective that they may be used for non-medical purposes has highlighted an urgent need for regulation.
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