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My Brain is your Brain and your Brain is mine

GOOD INTERNET • 13 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Neurotech Ethics AI Innovation
  1. Advancements in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology have been rapidly evolving, such as enabling paralyzed individuals to walk, use their arms, feel sensations, and even restore speech with brain implants.
  2. Debates surrounding the ethics of brain interfaces are essential, with a need for broader public discourse on topics like neuro-rights and neuro-privacy as technology progresses.
  3. The potential for AI interpreting neural activity between individuals and the implications of direct digital 'telepathy' raise concerns about privacy, surveillance, and ethical boundaries with advancements in neurotechnology.

Codon: Notes on Progress #1

Asimov Press • 83 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🔬 Science AI Neurotech CRISPR Proteins
  1. Biology is unique because it allows measuring designs in real experiments at massive scales.
  2. AI and machine learning are driving breakthroughs in biology including genome editing prediction and antimicrobial peptide discovery.
  3. Advancements in neurotech include brain-computer interface speed records and LED implants for vision stimulation.

EEGs: What Can They Do?

Rough Diamonds • 3 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🔬 Science Neuroscience Psychiatry Neurotech
  1. EEGs measure brain activity by recording fluctuations in electrical signals.
  2. Different brain wave frequencies on EEGs correspond to different mental states like sleep, relaxation, alertness, and conscious perception.
  3. Consumer-grade EEG devices are noisier than clinical ones but can still provide useful insights into brain activity, especially for applications like monitoring drowsiness or stress.

As Neuralink gets human trial approval, lets talk about Machine Telepathy

GOOD INTERNET • 17 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🕹 Technology Neurotech AI Neuralink Ethics
  1. Neuralink has received approval for human trials, showing progress in Brain-Computer-Interface technology.
  2. Advancements in AI are enabling the translation of human thoughts into language and aiding paralyzed individuals.
  3. Ethical concerns arise with BCI technology, including privacy issues and the potential for manipulation, highlighting the need for careful consideration and regulation.
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