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. 2017 Nov 8;551(7679):159-163.
doi: 10.1038/551159a.

Four ethical priorities for neurotechnologies and AI

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Four ethical priorities for neurotechnologies and AI

Rafael Yuste et al. Nature. .

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Artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces must respect and preserve people’s privacy, identity, agency and equality, say Rafael Yuste, Sara Goering and colleagues.

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A man with a spinal-cord injury (right) prepares for a virtual cycle race in which competitors steer avatars using brain signals.
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After having electrodes implanted in the brain to stimulate neural activity, some people have reported feeling an altered sense of identity.

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