Ethical Considerations of Neuralink and Brain-Computer Interfaces: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility

Ann Biomed Eng. 2024 Apr 11. doi: 10.1007/s10439-024-03511-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNeuralink is a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk in 2016, which has been quietly developing revolutionary technology allowing for ultra-high precision bidirectional communication between external devices and the brain. In this paper, we explore the multifaceted ethical considerations surrounding neural interfaces, analyzing potential societal impacts, risks, and call for a need for responsible innovation. Despite the technological, medical, medicolegal, and ethical challenges ahead, neural interface technology remains extremely promising and has the potential to create a new era of medicine.PMID:38602573 | DOI:10.1007/s10439-024-03511-2
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