However, the Information Commissioner’s Office warns that if “neurotech” is not created and applied correctly, there is a serious risk of discrimination.
Growing popularity of “neurotech” in the private sectors in UK has incited the ICO into issuing stern warnings of threat of data bias in collecting neurological data.
It is believed that use of technology to monitor neurodata will be seen on a large scale within the next decade. The initial steps of this ‘technological advancement’ could be seen in the recent times, where Elon Musk is introducing Neuralink that would help computers to connect to human brains.
Current Trends in Neurotechnology
The ICO published a report recently, highlighting concerns that, in the absence of adequate regulation, the surge in interest in neurotechnology and the collection of neurodata may be abused.
Apparently, there has been a rise of interest in the UK private sector, with around 34 companies focusing on the industry, according to the watchdog.
Currently, the medical industry, which is subject to tight restrictions, is the principal area for applying neurotechnology. With the use of more sophisticated invasive and non-invasive equipme
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