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

Neuralink 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 surr...

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Published in:Annals of biomedical engineering 2024-08
Main Authors: Waisberg, Ethan, Ong, Joshua, Lee, Andrew G
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Neuralink 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.
ISSN:1573-9686
DOI:10.1007/s10439-024-03511-2