Experts urge action on neurotech revolution for human health

Summary: Experts warn of a looming neurotechnology revolution with transformative potential for human health. Breakthroughs like Neuralink's brain implants offer hope for paralyzed and deaf individuals. UNESCO is drafting an ethical framework for this emerging field, aiming for global agreement by next year. Concerns include data protection, ethical use, and potential societal divides. Wearable technology is seen as a more immediate profit avenue. Apple's brain data-gathering Airpods patent raises privacy and ethical questions.

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