Elon Musk's Neuralink is just one of many companies working on a brain chip and although the implants may be imminent, experts warn it comes with ethical matters. 'And machine-augmented intelligence refers to BCI technologies that enhance cognition – which are not yet on the market,' Dubljević said. However, the billionaire has mentioned other purposes for the chip including adding 'a layer of super-intelligence to the human brain.' 'There's also been inadequate discussion of ethical considerations related to the use of animals in testing invasive BCI technologies. Garrett Freas explains that altering the animal's behavior with a brain implant 'presents moral dilemmas on numerous different levels.'

Source: Daily Mail November 12, 2020 20:34 UTC