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U.N. Warns Against Technology Used to Read Citizens’ Minds

U.N. Warns Against Technology Used to Read Citizens’ Minds
NYT Science Thursday 08 October 2026, 20:27 UTC By Jonathan Moens 1 min read
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While neurotechnologies have become powerful clinical tools for patients with brain injuries, the United Nations on Thursday warned that future technologies could be abused by governments.

While neurotechnologies have become powerful clinical tools for patients with brain injuries, the United Nations on Thursday warned that future technologies could be abused by governments.
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