The privacy and security implications of this technology are deeply concerning, as any device that can monitor subvocal speech creates unprecedented surveillance risks. Even though the company claims it only reads intended speech, the complexity of distinguishing between inner thoughts and intended communication raises serious questions about mental privacy and potential misuse by governments or corporations.
Despite the marketing hype about 'telepathy' and 'mind reading,' this device simply detects muscle movements when you silently mouth words — no different from how a keyboard interfaces with your thoughts through finger movements. The technology is essentially silent dictation using facial muscle sensors, making it more akin to advanced voice recognition than any form of brain-computer interface, regardless of the sensationalized claims.
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