Senators Warn: Neurotech Companies Could Be Selling Your Brain Data
Senators raise concerns about neurotech companies selling sensitive brain data. Here's what you need to know about data privacy and regulations.
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Senators Warn: Neurotech Companies Could Be Selling Your Brain Data Neurotech Companies Selling Brain Data: A Growing Privacy Concern Neurotechnology is evolving rapidly, and with it comes a growing concern about privacy. Recent warnings from U.S. senators have shed light on the fact that neurotech companies may be selling your brain data. These companies have access to highly sensitive neural information, including emotional states, mental health conditions, and cognitive patterns—data that is far more personal than traditional personal information. As the industry grows, so does the need for more stringent regulations to protect users' privacy. But what exactly is at risk, and why are lawmakers raising the alarm now? Photos from Getty Images What is Neurotechnology, and Why Does it Matter? Neurotechnology refers to devices that interact directly with the brain or nervous system, often collecting data on brain activity. While some neurotech products are as advanced as brain implants—such as Elon Musk’s Neuralink—many others a…
