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Science, Spoken

China Has a Controversial Plan for Brain-Computer Interfaces

May 2, 2024
China is advancing in brain-computer interface tech for cognitive enhancement. They use soft electrode filaments for implants, leading the field. The podcast compares China's non-invasive BCI with the US, exploring ethical implications and military-commercial interests in BCI research.
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  • China focuses on non-invasive BCIs for cognitive enhancement, diverging from the US.
  • China integrates military and commercial aspects in BCI research, unlike the US's separate approach.

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China's Progress in Brain-Computer Interface Technology

China is quickly catching up with the US in developing brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Unlike the US, China has focused on non-invasive BCIs worn on the head rather than invasive ones implanted in the brain or on its surface. Chinese research on BCIs includes exploring non-medical applications like cognitive enhancements for healthy individuals, a controversial area that the country is transparent about. This progress raises concerns about the ethical implications and potential societal impacts of advancing BCI technology.

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