Privacy

Wearable Tech Trend: How Health Data Is Driving Insurance Policy and Privacy Concerns

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A person checking a smartwatch displaying key health data like heart rate and steps, representing the Wearable Tech trend

1. The Wearable Revolution and the Rise of the Quantified Self The wearable technology market has moved far beyond simple step-counting. Devices like smartwatches, fitness trackers, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are now sophisticated medical-grade sensors, collecting massive volumes of granular, personalized health data (heart rate variability, sleep quality, blood oxygen levels, activity metrics). This … Read more

Advanced Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI): Therapeutic Applications and Ethical Dilemmas

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A person with a BCI headset controlling a robotic arm, with a large question mark symbol, highlighting the Ethical Dilemmas of BCI control and legal responsibility

1. The Dawn of Direct Neural Communication Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) represent a revolutionary technology that establishes a direct communication pathway between the brain and an external device. Moving beyond simple measurement tools, advanced BCIs decode neural signals—thoughts, intentions, or motor commands—and translate them into actionable outputs, bypassing the body’s natural peripheral nervous system. This technology … Read more