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Bioethics of neurotechnologies: a field in effervescence
1Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montreal (CHUM), University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) comprises a device that detects brain signals conveying specific intentions and translates them into executable outputs by a machine. It enables neurologically impaired patients to regain some control over their environment, thereby aiding in their rehabilitation. Some authors argue that 'the use of BCI is the greatest ethical challenge that neuroscience faces today. Ethical issues highlighted in the literature include safety, justice, privacy, security, and the balance of risks and benefits.
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