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  • Rehabilitative Medicine
  • Law and Policy

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  • Advancements in brain-controlled technologies are emerging from neuroscience and rehabilitative medicine.
  • Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) enable actions independent of physical movement, expanding user capabilities.
  • Existing legal and policy frameworks may not fully encompass the nuances of BCI-mediated actions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the implications of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology on the concept of human action.
  • To propose legal and policy adjustments for accommodating BCI-mediated actions.
  • To identify unique ethical considerations arising from BCI control and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of BCI technology and its relation to conventional action.
  • Review of existing legal definitions of action and their applicability to BCI.
  • Exploration of control limitations and outcome foreseeability in BCI use.

Main Results:

  • BCI-mediated actions should generally be treated as conventional actions but require legal adaptation.
  • Broadening the legal definition of action to "willed bodily movement" is suggested.
  • BCI control presents unique challenges related to neural state controllability and outcome predictability.

Conclusions:

  • Legal and policy frameworks require amendment to adequately address BCI-mediated actions.
  • The distinct characteristics of BCI control necessitate a re-evaluation of ethical considerations.
  • Neurotechnology advancements necessitate adaptive legal and ethical paradigms for responsible innovation.