Published On Apr 22, 2024
Neurotechnologies are tools for recording and interpreting brain activity. They aim at rehabilitating, restoring or even modifying brain functions. Neuro-enhancement is the field of improving brain capacity.
These methods raise ethical issues. So, does the sector need EU regulation ?
A new concept of "neurorights" is emerging. They could be defined as ethical and legal principles of freedom related to a person's cerebral and mental domain.
A new study, commissioned by the European Parliamentโs Panel for the future of Science and Technology (STOA), is evaluating how such rights might help protect us.
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โข STOA Panel meeting, 25 April 2024: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/stoa/e...
โข Webstream recordings: https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu...
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