‘Protection of the “Vulnerable” Consumers in the Neurotechnology’

Digital technology is being integrated into our daily lives and personal spheres and soon it will be part of our bodies. For instance, advancements in neurotechnology include brain imaging and the manipulation of brain activity through neural devices, as part of the diagnoses and treatment of several psychiatric and neurological conditions. However, these technologies are being re-purposed for everyday consumer usage and are designed to soon become part of the ‘new normal’. Common examples include special headbands using EEG technology for meditation and entertainment or intelligent caps which detect attention span, cognitive load, and fatigue … (more)

[Talya Deibel, Transformative Private Law Blog, 18 October 2024]

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