- It protects individuals’ mental privacy and integrity.
- Chile was the first to legally recognize neurorights in 2021, followed by Colorado in 2024.
- Neuroethics addresses the ethical use of neurotechnologies, balancing benefits and minimizing harm.
- Institutions and funding agencies have developed ethical principles for neuro-research.
- Gray Matters: Topics at the Intersection of Neuroscience, Ethics, and Society of the Bioethics Commission’s response related to the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative and OECD’s nine principles are key frameworks.
- Developing neuroethical standards is challenging due to rapidly evolving technologies and diverse cultural contexts.
- UNESCO is working on a global framework for neurotechnology ethics, expected by 2025.
| OECD Recommendations Promoting responsible innovation Prioritising safety assessment Promoting inclusivity Fostering scientific collaboration Enabling societal deliberation Enabling the capacity of oversight and advisory bodies Safeguarding personal brain data and other information Promoting cultures of stewardship and trust across the public and private sector Anticipating and monitoring potential unintended use and/or misuse. |
Dig Deeper: Read about the Brain-Computer Interface of Neuralink.
