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Conduit develops 'telepathy' tech, sparking debate on privacy and control

A new company called Conduit is developing "telepathy" technology, aiming to create datasets that enable mind-reading capabilities. Proponents suggest this technology could foster trust through verified honesty, aid in AI safety by keeping pace with superhuman models, and even assist in preventing suicides by detecting preconscious thoughts. However, critics argue that such mind-reading technology, if adopted by authoritarian regimes, could eliminate the possibility of dissent and humanitarian acts, citing historical examples of technology being used for oppression. AI

IMPACT The development of 'telepathy' technology raises significant ethical questions about privacy and potential misuse by authoritarian regimes, impacting future AI development and societal trust.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the implications of a new technology, rather than a direct announcement or release.

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    Don't Build Mindreading

    <p><span>“I have sworn upon the altar of god, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man”</span></p><p><span>–Thomas Jefferson, </span><a href="https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Letter_to_Benjamin_Rush_-_September_23,_1800"><span>letter to Benjamin Rush</sp…