Scientists have found a way to help the brain learn faster using AI to guide brain activity directly.
Published in Artificial Intelligence, Bioethics, Brain Activity, Brain/Neurology, General News, Scanners and Imaging.
Scientists have found a way to help the brain learn faster using AI to guide brain activity directly.
Researchers from the University of Rochester, Yale, and Princeton have developed a method that uses real-time brain scans and neurofeedback to help the brain learn new things without any effort, practice, or study. It’s like giving your brain a boost.
Here’s how it works:
Participants were placed in an fMRI machine, where they saw abstract shapes that “wobbled” on a screen. The wobbling was controlled by their brain activity. When their brain activity matched a specific pattern, the wobbling stopped. This feedback helped guide their brain toward learning something new without them even realizing it.
The result? Participants learned to recognize new patterns without consciously trying. It’s like gaining a new skill without any effort.
This could have big impacts for healthcare. Imagine using this technology to speed up recovery for stroke patients, help people with learning challenges, or even improve treatments for mental health conditions. The potential for improving brain health is huge.
But we also need to be careful. Manipulating brain activity this way comes with risks, like the possibility of misuse or unintended consequences.
While this is exciting, it’s important to think about how this technology could be used responsibly.
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