The rapid advancement of AI-driven neurotechnologies has ushered in unprecedented capabilities to monitor, interpret, and even influence brain activity. These innovations hold significant promise for medical diagnostics, human-computer interaction, and the development of neurotechnologies. At the same time, they raise profound ethical, legal, and social concerns. In particular, challenges related to mental privacy, cognitive liberty, informed consent, and equitable access highlight the urgent need for comprehensive ethical frameworks in AI-driven neuroinformatics.
This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted challenges at the intersection of neuroinformatics, artificial intelligence, and human rights. By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, it seeks to foster responsible and ethical advancement in neurotechnologies.
We welcome contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
• Neurorights and Cognitive Liberty: Exploring the conceptual foundations and practical implementations of neurorights, including mental privacy, personal identity, free will, equal access to cognitive augmentation, and protection from algorithmic bias.
• Data Privacy and Consent: Developing frameworks for informed consent, data ownership, and privacy in the collection and use of neural data, particularly in AI-driven applications.
• Ethical AI in Neurodiagnostics: Assessing the ethical implications of AI algorithms in diagnosing neurological and psychiatric conditions, including issues of transparency, accountability, and potential biases.
• Surveillance and Misuse of Neurotechnology: Investigating the risks of neurotechnology being used for surveillance, coercion, or other non-consensual purposes, and proposing safeguards against such misuse.
•Inclusive and Equitable Neurotechnology: Ensuring that advancements in neurotechnology are accessible and beneficial to diverse populations, without exacerbating existing social inequalities.
• Policy and Regulatory Frameworks: Analyzing existing policies and proposing new regulatory approaches to govern the ethical development and deployment of AI-driven neurotechnologies.
By exploring these themes, this Research Topic seeks to develop neurorights-informed data standards, ethical AI protocols for neurodiagnostics, strategies to prevent misuse, and policies that promote equitable access to neurotechnologies. The ultimate goal is to uphold ethical integrity, reinforce cognitive liberty, and ensure these innovations benefit humanity without compromising individual rights.
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This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
- Brief Research Report
- Data Report
- Editorial
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- General Commentary
- Hypothesis and Theory
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Keywords: Neuroethics, neurorights, cognitive liberty, mental privacy, AI ethics, neurotechnology, data privacy, informed consent, surveillance, equitable access, policy and regulation
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