The Ethics of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)

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Published: Jul 23, 2025

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Ruchi Prakash
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Abstract

Fifteen years after a stroke left Cathy Hutchinson paralyzed, she discovered a surprising path to independence. Using nothing but her thoughts, she can now control a robotic arm to feed herself and perform everyday tasks, something that was once thought impossible (Image 1). This life-changing feat is made possible by brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), an upcoming technology that establishes a direct link between the brain and an external device (Orenstein, 2012).

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Brain Matters
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Author Biography

Ruchi Prakash, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Ruchi is a junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology. She joined Brain Matters to explore her passion for the brain and stay connected to cuttingedge research in the field. In addition to writing for Brain Matters, Ruchi serves as the Vice President of NeuroTech@UIUC, a projectbased organization focused on the intersection of neuroscience and technology. She looks forward to pursuing graduate studies and expanding her experience in research and innovation.