Decoding the Mind with Technology

Recent research shows that technology can help read people's private thoughts by decoding brain activity. Scientists have trained AI to translate the brain's electrical impulses and fMRI signals into words on a screen. By having subjects listen to podcasts and mapping brain responses, researchers were able to decode language processing in the brain. While the decoding is not perfect, it shows promise in capturing the main gist of stories. Further experiments revealed that brain reading technology can also detect imagined thoughts and decode visual stimuli. However, privacy concerns arise as more advanced brain reading tools, such as EEG devices, become commonplace and raise ethical questions regarding personal data and the transparent nature of our thoughts.