Elon Musk's Neuralink is on the verge of conducting human testing, and the potential here is nothing short of mind-blowing.
This technology could change the lives of countless people suffering from brain disorders and paralysis. Dr. Marcello Ienca, an AI expert, explains that Neuralink could practically rewire the brain, allowing individuals with paralysis to regain lost abilities.
Here’s the thing though, this Neuralink chip, once implanted in someone's brain, technically gives a computer access to their thoughts. Yeah, you read that right!
While this could revolutionize healthcare, it also raises some serious privacy concerns. Imagine your innermost thoughts potentially being accessible to others—your spouse, coworker, neighbor, or friend. That's a bit unsettling, right? And given the history of cybersecurity issues and privacy breaches on the internet, it's no surprise that some red flags are being raised about the security of Neuralink. As Dr. Ienca points out, groundbreaking technology like this always comes with its share of risks.
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