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The shift in action
– Cortical computing algorithms have already shown an ability to solve modern CAPTCHAs (widely
used tests to distinguish humans from machines).
– The automotive industry has developed systems monitoring attention and awareness that can stop
cars when people are falling asleep while driving.
– An intelligent computer program in China scored better than many human adults on an IQ test.
– IBM’s Watson supercomputer, after sifting through millions of medical records and databases, has
begun to help doctors choose treatment options for patients with complex needs.
– Neuromorphic image sensors, i.e. inspired how the eye and brain communicate, will have impact
ranging from battery usage to robotics
– Neuroprosthetics are allowing disabled people to control artificial members and exoskeletons. Some
blind people will be able to see (again).
– The Restoring Active Memory (RAM) program by DARPA is a precursor to memory restoration
and enhancement
– Depression symptoms in mice could be cured by the artificial reactivation of happy memories as
evidenced by Neuroscientists at MIT
Doraiswamy M. (2015). 5 brain technologies that will shape our future. World Economic Forum
Agenda, Aug 9
https://agenda.weforum.org/2015/08/5-brain-technologies-future/
Fernandez A (2015). 10 neurotechnologies about to transform brain enhancement and brain health.
SharpBrains, USA, Nov 10
http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2015/11/10/10-neurotechnologies-about-to-transform-brain-enhancement-
and-brain-health/

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