Neurotechnology touches some of the most intimate dimensions of being human – cognition, behaviour, mental health, autonomy, identity. From brain implants restoring movement to consumer devices marketed for sleep and focus, it is reshaping healthcare and raising profound ethical questions at the same time. Europe is already the world’s second-largest neurotechnology market. But despite [...]

The European Brain Council is pleased to introduce the Seal of Responsible Neurotechnologies, a voluntary ethical label to address unmet governance needs in the neurotechnology sector. Neurotechnologies, encompassing devices and procedures that interact with the brain and nervous system, are increasingly deployed outside clinical settings, raising ethical questions about human agency, mental privacy and [...]