When Thoughts Aren't Private: Will AI Soon Read our Minds?

Join moderator Brian Greene and leading researchers Jean-Rémi King, Michael Blumenstein, Lizzie O'Shea, and Toby Walsh in this 68-minute World Science Festival panel discussion exploring how artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing mind-reading technologies. Discover the fascinating intersection of AI and neuroscience as experts examine breakthroughs in brain decoding, from early developments to cutting-edge applications. Learn about techniques for reconstructing images from brain activity, the use of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) to analyze brain waves, and real-time thought process tracking. The panel delves into profound questions about thought privacy, comparisons between AI and human cognition, and the future implications of these technologies. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.