Ethics of Elon Musk's Neuralink and other brain chips questioned

Elon Musk's Neuralink is just one of many companies working on a brain chip and although the implants may be imminent, experts warn it comes with ethical matters. Researchers at North Carolina University note brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies that aim to enhance cognitive abilities could question the authenticity of people's achievements, as they may be viewed as'smart drugs.' Musk's Link chip, for example, currently focuses on helping those with medical conditions, but the billionaire envisions the implant'addling a layer of super-intelligence to the human brain.' Another concern that team brings to the table is the testing on animals, as most firms implant the chip into a mammal before a human – Musk demonstrated Neuralink in a pig. Elon Musk's Neuralink is just one of many companies working on a brain chip and although the implants may be imminent, experts warn it comes with ethical matters Two papers have recently been published by researchers at North Carolina State University that discuss the ethical issues, with a focus on how brain chips aim to boost cognitive abilities.