Media Representation of the Ethical Issues Pertaining to Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) Technology
Savannah Beck, Yuliya Liberman, Veljko Dubljević, Andrej M Savić · 2024
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Savannah Beck and co-authors examined how news media cover the ethical issues of brain-computer interfaces, in a 2024 study. These devices read brain signals to control prosthetics or computers, and recent company advances have stirred public debate about privacy, autonomy, and regulation. Since media framing shapes public opinion and policy, the team reviewed English-language news from 2013 to 2024 drawn from a major database.
From six hundred and seventy-five articles found, one hundred and eighty-two met the criteria. Coverage grew markedly over the decade. Most articles kept a balanced or neutral tone and dwelt on privacy, autonomy, and regulation. The authors note rising attention to companies such as Neuralink alongside a mounting public distrust of the technology. They argue that the growing ethical discussion itself is now part of what will shape the field's future.
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| CREATOR | Savannah Beck, Yuliya Liberman, Veljko Dubljević, Andrej M Savić |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 44 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |