Neurointerface manufacturers are collecting brain activity data for AI

Manufacturers of consumer brain-wave sensing devices are collecting user data to train artificial intelligence without their explicit consent. This is reported in an investigation by Science.org.

The issue concerns the market for commercial neurointerfaces and wearable gadgets that record electroencephalograms and other biometric indicators. According to the study, hardware developers are using this personal information to train generative models without the device owners' knowledge.

The collection of sensitive information about brain activity creates serious threats to digital privacy. The situation raises questions about the legality of using users' biometric data in the field of machine learning.