Ethical Considerations of Neuralink and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Abstract

Neuralink is a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk in 2016, which has been quietly developing revolutionary technology allowing for ultra-high precision bidirectional communication between external devices and the brain. In this paper, we explore the multifaceted ethical considerations surrounding neural interfaces, analyzing potential societal impacts, risks, and call for a need for responsible innovation. Despite the technological, medical, medicolegal, and ethical challenges ahead, neural interface technology remains extremely promising and has the potential to create a new era of medicine.

Keywords: Brain-computer interface; Brain-machine; Invasive; Microimplants; Neural interface; Neural prosthesis; Neurology; Neurosurgery; Neurotechnology; Ophthalmology.