Brain Interface Technology: Supermen and Cyborgs

Neural Data Sovereignty

The panel discussion, titled "Brain-Interface Technology: Supermen and Cyborgs," brought together leading experts to explore the profound implications of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology on human rights, autonomy, and the future of humanity. The panelists included Cathán Mayfair, Founder of WITHIN[ U ].AI | Consciousness AI; Jennifer French, Co-founder of Neurotech Network;  Jared Genser, Co-founder and General Counsel, Neurorights Foundation; Miguel Morillo, film director; Kate Rosenbluth, CEO Cala Health; Taryn Southern, Chief Storytelling Officer, Blackrock Neurotech; and Kim Old, Chief Commercial Officer, EMOTIV. Their dialogue spanned ethical, technological, and societal dimensions of BCI advancements.

The panel underscored that BCI technology represents both an unprecedented opportunity for human advancement and a profound challenge to fundamental rights. They concluded, the battle for neural sovereignty has already begun, whether humanity chooses cognitive independence or integration into AI-driven systems will define our collective future. The discussion called for proactive measures to establish ethical guardrails, regulatory frameworks, and public awareness to ensure that neurotechnology serves humanity without compromising its essence.