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INST201: Week 3 - Add to an article

Article: Brain implant

The information gathered in the article derived from reputable sources such as medical journals and government websites. The article covers a wide range of topics involving neural implants like what a neural implant does, what it is used for, how it has been used in research, their presence in fiction and video games, and some ethical concerns. However, there article can benefit from adding more information regarding ethical concerns such as cyber threats.

• Source: http://www.americanbar.org/publications/gp_solo/2013/january_february/science_technology_law_neural_implants_legal_implications.html
  • Cybercrime and threats to technological devices
  • Medical devices such as pacemakers are subject to hacking along with other medical devices
  • Repercussion are much greater for medical devices because they are directly involved with humans, consequences are more severe and can result in death.
  • Other concerns involve neural implants and their vulnerability to cybercrime. Much like any technological device, neural implants can be subject to hacking.