Unesco adopts global standards on ‘wild west’ field of neurotechnology
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Author/contributor
- Down, Aisha (Author)
Title
Unesco adopts global standards on ‘wild west’ field of neurotechnology
Abstract
The standards define a new category of data, “neural data”, and suggest guidelines governing its protection. A list of more than 100 recommendations ranges from rights-based concerns to addressing scenarios that are – at least for now – science fiction.
Publication
The Guardian
Date
2025-11-06
Section
World news
ISSN
0261-3077
Accessed
08/11/2025, 20:55
Language
English
Library Catalog
The Guardian
License
Technology
Extra
Worldwide
Citation
Down, A. (2025, November 6). Unesco adopts global standards on ‘wild west’ field of neurotechnology. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/06/unesco-adopts-global-standards-on-wild-west-field-of-neurotechnology
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