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fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Neurotech can monitor health and read thoughts. But what about mental privacy?

Developing neurotech can transform how we monitor and improve our well-being. But lawyer and AI ethicist Nita Farahany warns this tech can supercharge data tracking and infringe on our mental privacy. Nita Farahany is the Robinson O. Everett Professor of Law and Philosophy at Duke University and founding director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society, which works to advance the responsible use of science and technology.
Privacy technologies
Health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Brain implants that don't leave scars - Harvard Gazette

A startup is developing a softer neural probe to monitor brain injuries without damaging surrounding tissue.
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

States Pass Neural Privacy Laws to Protect Brain Data Collected by Devices

Neurotechnology and AI threaten human identity and autonomy, prompting states to enforce protections for brain data.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Neurotechnology Enhance Our Learning?

Non-invasive neurotechnology, particularly transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS), leverages brain activity changes to significantly improve learning outcomes, particularly in challenging subjects like maths.
Education
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

We Still Have Time to Protect the Last Frontier of Privacy

Reading 'The Battle for Your Brain' shifted my perspective on neurotechnology and its implications, leading me to reconsider purchasing the Apple Vision Pro.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Inside the wild-animal markets that could start the next pandemic

Researchers are uncovering risks in trades that could lead to pandemics, emphasizing the need for vigilance and ethical practices.
Wearables
fromNature
2 months ago

Brain-reading devices raise ethical dilemmas - researchers propose protections

UNESCO's ethical principles aim to safeguard human rights in neurotechnology, focusing on user safety and autonomy.
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Startup companies
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Gabe Newell's New Company Is Getting Ready to Put Chips in Your Brain

Gabe Newell's Starfish Neuroscience is unveiling its first brain-computer interface this year, targeting multiple brain regions for better therapy solutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

A Neuralink Rival Just Tested a Brain Implant in a Person

Paradromics successfully implanted its brain-computer interface in a patient, marking progress towards restoring communication abilities in individuals with neurological impairments.
Startup companies
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Gabe Newell's New Company Is Getting Ready to Put Chips in Your Brain

Gabe Newell's Starfish Neuroscience is unveiling its first brain-computer interface this year, targeting multiple brain regions for better therapy solutions.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Delft-based medtech startup STIL lands 2M to grow non-invasive tremor relief tech - Silicon Canals

STIL's anti-tremor orthosis provides a non-invasive solution for tremor disorders, enhancing daily life for millions.
#neuroscience
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Predicts Active Brain Cell Types With High Accuracy

AI deep learning algorithms can accurately distinguish between different brain cell types from activity recordings, marking a significant advancement in neuroscience.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

AI Predicts Active Brain Cell Types With High Accuracy

AI deep learning algorithms can accurately distinguish between different brain cell types from activity recordings, marking a significant advancement in neuroscience.
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Wearables
fromABA Journal
4 months ago

Wearable neurotech devices are becoming more prevalent; is the law behind the curve?

Wearable neurotechnology is advancing, but legal frameworks struggle to keep pace with privacy and data protection issues.
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland backs 3 Amsterdam startups

Phosphoenix has a unique neurotech solution to (partially) restore the vision of blind people. With this financing from Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland, we hope to advance this groundbreaking technology.
Startup companies
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Neurotech companies are selling your brain data, senators warn

Neurotech companies access sensitive neural data with minimal regulations, prompting calls for investigation and tighter policies from lawmakers.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Neuroscientists are racing to turn brain waves into speech

Voice neuroprosthesis could restore speech for those affected by conditions like ALS and stroke, with potential commercial applications.
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