Neurorights: Why some countries are worried about privacy of thought


Never before in the history of humanity have we faced having our thoughts monitored by companies. So why are governments around the world setting up laws to protect our so-called neurorights? — Photo: Bernd Diekjobst/dpa

BERLIN: Using the Internet has long meant a trade-off between privacy, utility and cost. Users get free access to websites and apps while providing personal information that allows the technology business to earn huge revenues, usually from advertising.

Advertising giants like Google and Meta cannot read your mind, but they can find out enough about you to target you with tailored ads, sometimes after sharing information about you with third parties.

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