UNESCO has adopted a comprehensive set of global ethical standards regulating neurotechnology — technologies that interact with the human brain — in its intersection with artificial intelligence. The guidelines include over 100 recommendations addressing:
- neural data privacy
- cognitive freedom
- boundaries of responsible innovation
- protection against misuse of brain-related technologies
The initiative marks a critical step toward establishing digital mental rights at a time when AI systems are rapidly advancing in their ability to interpret neural patterns. UNESCO emphasizes that human dignity must remain central to all technological progress.