India, Oct. 16 -- Brain signals recorded by a gaming headset or a wellness gadget could one day be used as evidence against you in court, according to a new UN report which warns that neurotechnology is outpacing the laws meant to protect human rights.
Presenting the Secretary-General's report to the General Assembly on Thursday, senior human rights official Claudia Fuentes Julio said the technology could threaten privacy, freedom of thought and the right to a fair trial, particularly for marginalized people.
The new report examines the growing use of neurotechnology in justice systems and the risks arising from its convergence with artificial intelligence.
Data collected through gaming or wellness devices, for instance, could be used in...