The human brain could be enhanced by tiny robotic implants that connect to cloud-based computer networks to give us'God-like' abilities, according to a leading computer scientist. Ray Kurzweil, an author and inventor who describes himself as a futurist who works on Google's machine learning project, said such technology could be the next step in human evolution. He predicted that by the 2030s, humans will be using nanobots capable of tapping into our neocortex and connecting us directly to the world around us. This will allow people to send emails and photos directly to each other's brains while also backing up our thoughts and memories. Speaking at an event organised by the Singularity University at Moffett Field in California, which he helped found and TheWorldPost, Mr Kurzweil said they could also expand our capacity for emotions and creativity.

Although the idea of living forever seems to be rooted firmly in the realms of science fiction, it may not be the futuristic pipe dream once thought. Ray Kurzweil, an author who describes himself as a futurist and works on Google's machine learning project, predicts that by 2029, humans will be extending their lives considerably or even indefinitely. He also believes the human brain could be enhanced by tiny robotic implants that connect to cloud-based computer networks to give us'God-like' abilities. Ray Kurzweil (pictured), who describes himself as a futurist and works on Google's machine learning project, predicts that by 2029, humans will be extending their lives considerably or even indefinitely. He also believes the brain could be enhanced by implants that connect to cloud-based networks to give us'God-like' abilities However, he admitted computers won't take over us until they learn to love and laugh.

I'm surprised that people haven't been more worried about this. Artificial Intelligence is part of the way forward, but we have to be very careful about it.

Tiny mind-controlled nanobots that can be injected into the human body and directed by a doctors' thought could be used to treat diseases in the future. Scientists have for the first time used thought alone to control nanorobots inside a living creature after getting them to release a drug inside cockroaches. They say the technology could be used to treat brain disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and attention deficit disorder. Scientists have created tiny nanobots out of DNA that can carry drugs inside them. These can be controlled using computer software that detects changes in brain activity.