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This chapter explores the topic of using technology to read people's private thoughts, discussing a study where scientists translated thoughts into words. It delves into the potential impact on privacy and includes an interview with a co-author of the study.

Can researchers decipher what people are thinking about just by looking at brain scans? With AI, they're getting closer. How far can they go, and what does it mean for privacy?

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