You’re probably tired of hearing about all of these new AI tools that are showing up.

However, you may want to pay attention to this development.

AI can recreate what you’re thinking, the consequences of which could either be insightful or terrifying.

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The participants were shown different images (a house, a fire truck, etc.)

and then the AI created an AI-generated image based on what it assessed the participant was thinking and seeing.

84% of the time, the generated image matched the semantic context of the original.

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Should You Be Worried About This?

As with anything, there are pros and cons.

Let’s look at the pros and cons of AI being able to decode human brain waves.

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This can be difficult for the person affected and for their families.

This allows greater connection between them and could also improve the care and accommodations provided for a non-verbal person.

But at least your own mind is safe from prying eyes and is your own sovereignty.

This AI development could mark the final nail in the coffin of people’s privacy.

Can you imagine living in a world where any and every one of your thoughts could be public knowledge?

It is possible that the technology could therefore be used to great effect in the medical field.

Imagine that in the corporate world"blue-sky thinking" taken literally.

Dont Think Too Hard About It… As time goes on, however, it will continue to develop and progress.

There is no telling what that could mean for you and the people you know.

Whether the tech will be used for good or bad remains up to people.

Let’s just hope people decide to be ethical with it.