10. Discovering Brain Signal ‘Fingerprints’ Unique to Individuals
Each person’s brain activity forms a unique pattern—like a fingerprint—discovered using AI. These ‘neural signatures’ could identify individuals for medical, security, or research purposes, while raising new privacy considerations. For instance, AI models have been used to analyze brain activity patterns, revealing how quickly neural networks reorganize following injury, which can inform therapeutic approaches. (forms.technologyreview.com)