Facebook is reportedly working on technology that would enable, for example, users to type at 100 words per minute simply by thinking about it. The technology would detect brainwaves without using invasive surgery.
Fascinating, but also worrying. Fascinating from the point of view of the capability of technology, but worrying from the angle of where that data will be processed and stored.
"We are not talking about decoding your random thoughts,” assured Facebook's Regina Dugan. Facebook Working on Tech Powered by Your Brain [bbc.co.uk]
"We’re talking about decoding those words. A silent speech interface - one with all the speed and flexibility of voice."
