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Essay on Neural Prosthetics and Agency Named MIT Prize Finalist

An essay exploring the ethical implications of neural prosthetics and artificial intelligence, titled "Guaranteeing Agency in the Age of Neural Prosthetics," was a finalist in MIT's Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize. The piece, authored by Strahinja Janjuš, delves into the concept of human agency within the context of advanced technology. AI

IMPACT Explores the philosophical and ethical considerations of advanced technology's impact on human agency.

RANK_REASON The item is an essay discussing technology ethics, not a primary announcement or development.

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Essay on Neural Prosthetics and Agency Named MIT Prize Finalist

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    Humans aren’t electronics The following essay, originally titled “Guaranteeing Agency in the Age of Neural Prosthetics,” was selected as one of three finalists

    Humans aren’t electronics The following essay, originally titled “Guaranteeing Agency in the Age of Neural Prosthetics,” was selected as one of three finalists in MIT’s 2026 Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize. Its author, Strahinja Janjuš… https://www. technologyreview.com…