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: Received: 1 November 2024 / Approved: 4 November 2024 / Online: 5 November 2024 (09:32:27 CET)
How to cite:
Beck, S.; Liberman, Y.; Dubljević, V. Media Representation of the Ethical Issues Pertaining to Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology. Preprints2024, 2024110230. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0230.v1
Beck, S.; Liberman, Y.; Dubljević, V. Media Representation of the Ethical Issues Pertaining to Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology. Preprints 2024, 2024110230. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0230.v1
Beck, S.; Liberman, Y.; Dubljević, V. Media Representation of the Ethical Issues Pertaining to Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology. Preprints2024, 2024110230. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0230.v1
APA Style
Beck, S., Liberman, Y., & Dubljević, V. (2024). Media Representation of the Ethical Issues Pertaining to Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0230.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Beck, S., Yuliya Liberman and Veljko Dubljević. 2024 "Media Representation of the Ethical Issues Pertaining to Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202411.0230.v1
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are a rapidly developing technology that captures and transmits brain signals to external sources, allowing the user control of devices such as prosthetics. BCI technology offers the potential to restore physical capabilities in the body and change how we interact and communicate with computers and each other. While BCI tech-nology has existed for decades, recent developments have caused the technology to generate a host of ethical issues and discussions in both academic and public circles. Given that media represen-tation has the potential to shape public perception and policy, it is necessary to evaluate the space that these issues take in public discourse. Methods: We conducted a structured review of media articles in English discussing ethical issues of BCI technology from 2013-2024 as indexed by LexisNexis. Our searches yielded 675 articles, with a final sample containing 182 articles. We assessed the themes of the articles and coded them based on the ethical issues discussed, ethical frameworks, recommendations, tone, and application of technology. Results: Our results showed a marked rise in interest in media articles over time, signaling an increased focus on this topic. The majority of articles adopted a balanced or neutral tone when discussing BCIs and focused on ethical issues regarding privacy, autonomy, and regulation. Conclusions: The growing recogni-tion of ethical considerations in BCI highlights the importance of ethical discourse in shaping the future of the field.
Keywords
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI); Ethics; Media; Public discourse
Subject
Social Sciences, Other
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