Mind-reading AI: How new technology decodes our thoughts — and how we stay in control

New technology promises unprecedented insights into our thoughts and feelings. Through years of investigation and dozens of interviews, Janosch has gained access to the labs and companies developing this mind-reading AI. In his new book, he describes both the great opportunities and the alarming risks that come with it.

In his talk, Janosch will take us on a global journey to map the state of the technology. He'll reveal how research institutions and tech companies are combining AI with neurotechnology, often away from public scrutiny. These advances could transform mental healthcare and help patients with previously untreatable conditions. But they can also be misused for nefarious purposes, from manipulating our opinions all the way up to forms of mind control, raising unparalleled questions about our mental privacy and autonomy.

Janosch will outline steps to ensure that these powerful tools serve our best interests. He'll suggest rules, including new "neurorights," that are needed to protect our cognitive freedom. And he will share practical strategies for navigating a future in which our thoughts may not be as free as they are today.

This programme session is supported by Stiftung Mercator. / Dieser Programmpunkt wird durch die Stiftung Mercator unterstützt.