Neurotechnologies have many potential benefits but they could also be used to hack into our innermost thoughts, perceptions, emotions and even memories, a top independent rights expert told the Human Rights Council on Wednesday. 

Presenting her report to the Council, Ana Nougrères, Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy, underscored that neurotech devices may help scientists to understand, diagnose and develop new treatments for Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, depression and anxiety.

But rapid advances in these potent devices demand an “urgent regulatory response” that includes legal and ethical protections, she told Members States in Geneva.

Neurotechnology must be regulated to prevent hacking into human thoughts, says Special Rapporteur

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Neurotechnology must be regulated to prevent hacking into human thoughts, says Special Rapporteur

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