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The Race to Put Brain Implants in People Is Heating Up::Thanks in part to Elon Musk, the field of brain-computer interfaces has captured both public and investor interest, with a cadre of companies now developing implantable devices.

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[–] m13 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do you really think policy matters when there’s a profit incentive?

[–] SCB -5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, absolutely. Look at the current insane level of protectionism.

[–] HauntedCupcake 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Sorry, the support for my bionic eyes must have been dropped. Where is this insane protectionism?

[–] SCB -3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Do you not recall the literal trade war we were in before COVID?

Theres still onsistently high tariffs on imported goods, and the US government is even considering banning the sale of US steel to Nippon

[–] HauntedCupcake 6 points 1 year ago

Oh gotcha, I thought you meant consumer protection laws. Not international trade. My bad for not catching that