Related risks
Given their potential in the field of neurotechnology, AI applications pose a number of risks related to their potential to be used to interfere with people’s thoughts and mental states. emotions, intention or preferencethis is the major cause ethical and moral concerns. on the other hand, appropriate regulationthese tools can be used to extract confidential information from or influencing a person’s brain action without their full knowledge.
Elizalde warned that “neurotechnology, when used in combination with AI, has the potential to infer the subjective content of a person’s mind, influence mental processes, and thus behavior.” As a result, it is possible to identify emotional states, beliefs, and personal preferences, which have a profound impact and impact on all social and professional areas.
But on the other hand, neurotechnology has the potential to do wonders. advantage in fields such as medicine, mental health or neurorehabilitation. from process From degenerative diseases to spinal cord injuries, its potential applications could change the lives of millions of people.
Regulatory framework and AI law
Against this background, European AI law We address some of these scenarios by disallowing systems that are intended to. manipulate behavior By subliminal techniques and deception. However, this regulation can be a stumbling block. the study and development Europe is moving innovation to regions with more permissive legal frameworks.
So far, technologies in the research and development stage are not subject to regulation, but as future developments develop, manufacturers within and outside Europe who wish to sell their products within Europe will also be subject to regulation. stricter conditionsmay affect them competitive position In the international market.
“There is a risk that that will happen.” innovation It is more difficult in Europe than in other parts of the world. That’s a legitimate concern. But we must not lose sight of the risks of not regulating,” Elizalde said, stressing that by leveraging AI and neurotechnology: “Rewriting people’s hearts” It would be banned by European regulations.
“This ban is based on the objective of protecting people’s safety. right You have the freedom to make decisions for any AI system. change behavior Ability to circumvent reasonable controls. unacceptable risk It’s about AI,” Elizalde said.
New rights design
Because of the potential risks and conflicts associated with their use, experts believe that the rise of these technologies and the nerve rightsto protect mental privacy, personal identity, and free will from potential technological abuse.
“This regulation clearly applies to AI and is not specifically designed for neurotech. But neurotech is increasingly using AI and working very closely with this technology,” Elizalde said.
However, in the opinion of UOC researchers, currently human rights and European regulatory framework It may be sufficient if their interpretation is adjusted to Technical backgroundbecause it can be interpreted in a way that protects people from invasions of privacy and attacks on their freedom of choice. “Above all, they protect the rights of: freedom of thought, privacy and sincerity In various forms. This means a new establishment. nerve rights It won’t be mandatory,” Elizalde said.
According to this view, new legal category It won’t be necessary. Instead, we need to adapt what already exists to address the risks associated with applying AI to the brain. This interpretation eliminates risks such as: fragmentation We support the human rights system and support the ideas that: basic warranty We must evolve at the same pace as society.
