Thanks in part to Elon Musk, the field of brain-computer interfaces has captured both public and investor interest, with a cadre of companies now developing implantable devices.

The Race to Put Brain Implants in People Is Heating Up::Thanks in part to Elon Musk, the field of brain-computer interfaces has captured both public and investor interest, with a cadre of companies now developing implantable devices.

  • m13@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    11 months ago

    Do you really think policy matters when there’s a profit incentive?

    • SCB@lemmy.worldEnglish
      27·
      11 months ago

      Yes, absolutely. Look at the current insane level of protectionism.

      • HauntedCupcake@lemmy.worldEnglish
        81·
        11 months ago

        Sorry, the support for my bionic eyes must have been dropped. Where is this insane protectionism?

        • SCB@lemmy.worldEnglish
          14·
          11 months ago

          Do you not recall the literal trade war we were in before COVID?

          Theres still onsistently high tariffs on imported goods, and the US government is even considering banning the sale of US steel to Nippon

          • HauntedCupcake@lemmy.worldEnglish
            6·
            11 months ago

            Oh gotcha, I thought you meant consumer protection laws. Not international trade. My bad for not catching that