PANEL 3 / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, NEUROTECHNOLOGIES, AND NEUROETHICS
CONVENOR: JORGE MATEUS
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The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neurotechnologies is transforming human experiences and reshaping our understanding of the mind-machine boundary. This convergence raises profound ethical and philosophical questions about autonomy, identity, and mental privacy. Technologies such as neural interfaces, brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), and AI-driven predictive algorithms now allow unprecedented direct interaction between the human brain and digital systems. These innovations open new possibilities for physical, cognitive, emotional, and social enhancement, offering transformative applications in therapeutic settings, from treating neurological disorders to augmenting cognitive capacities.
However, these same technologies present significant risks. While they promise healing and enhancement, they also introduce the potential for behavioural manipulation, thought surveillance, and erosion of personal autonomy. The integration of AI in neurotechnology poses growing concerns about the potential for coercion,
misuse, and control over human decision-making. Predictive algorithms, with their capacity to anticipate and influence human actions, challenge traditional concepts of mental privacy, agency, and freedom.
This panel seeks to explore these intersections in depth, welcoming contributions that critically engage with the ethical, philosophical, and social dimensions of AI and neurotechnologies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
All inquiries about the panel should be sent to [email protected].
The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neurotechnologies is transforming human experiences and reshaping our understanding of the mind-machine boundary. This convergence raises profound ethical and philosophical questions about autonomy, identity, and mental privacy. Technologies such as neural interfaces, brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), and AI-driven predictive algorithms now allow unprecedented direct interaction between the human brain and digital systems. These innovations open new possibilities for physical, cognitive, emotional, and social enhancement, offering transformative applications in therapeutic settings, from treating neurological disorders to augmenting cognitive capacities.
However, these same technologies present significant risks. While they promise healing and enhancement, they also introduce the potential for behavioural manipulation, thought surveillance, and erosion of personal autonomy. The integration of AI in neurotechnology poses growing concerns about the potential for coercion,
misuse, and control over human decision-making. Predictive algorithms, with their capacity to anticipate and influence human actions, challenge traditional concepts of mental privacy, agency, and freedom.
This panel seeks to explore these intersections in depth, welcoming contributions that critically engage with the ethical, philosophical, and social dimensions of AI and neurotechnologies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- The erosion of cognitive liberty and autonomy through AI-driven neurotechnologies;
- The implications of AI and predictive algorithms on mental privacy, consent, and coercion;
- Ethical frameworks for governing BMIs and neuromodulation technologies;
- The impact of these technologies on identity, self-perception, and personal agency;
- Safety, security, and justice in the deployment of AI-integrated neurotools;
- Regulatory and policy considerations to ensure responsible development and use of neurotechnologies;
- AI, neurotechnologies, and neurorights;
- Neurotechnologies, human nature, and human flourishing.
