Promoting innovation.
Protecting human rights.
The Neurotechnology Revolution is Here
We are on the edge of a new human experience defined by unprecedented insight into and influence over the human brain. Neurotechnologies—tools that can record, interpret, and even manipulate brain activity—are rapidly entering everyday life, pushing the boundaries of what we can do and who we can become.
Neurotechnologies, powered by generative artificial intelligence, are unlocking capabilities once considered science fiction, such as thought-to-text translation, the improvement of short-term memory, and new treatments for brain diseases. The Neurorights Foundation is leading the way to ensure that neurotechnologies are leveraged for social good and safeguarded from misuse or abuse.
Our work involves cutting-edge research, shaping global standards, and guiding responsible innovation with neurotechnology companies. We serve as a bridge between scientists, policymakers, industry, and the public, a bridge to the future.
What We Do
Governance
Setting Standards & Safeguarding the Space
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Research
Illuminating Scientific, Legal, & Social Dimensions
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Stakeholder Engagement
Guiding Responsible Innovation
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Public Education
Empowering Informed Decision Making
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Non-Discrimination & Fair Access
Ensuring Benefits for All of Humanity
September 2025
Leader Schumer And Senators Cantwell And Markey Introduce Legislation To Shield Americans’ Brain Data From Exploitation
In late September 2025, Leader Schumer and Senators Cantwell And Markey introduced legislation to protect Americans' brain data from exploitation. The newly introduced MIND Act is the first bill in the history of the U.S. Congress to address neurotechnology governance, and the Neurorights Foundation is proud to have provided expert consultation and guidance in support of this landmark bill.
July 2025
Spanish Province Introduces First Neurorights Legislation in Europe
"Increasingly accessible technologies—from headphones that monitor neural activity to headsets for controlling video games—are proliferating, accumulating data whose legal protection remains unresolved. Cantabria is close to becoming a European pioneer, with a digital health law that will protect neurological rights and data emanating from the brain. The draft bill will be submitted to the regional parliament in September, and its health minister, César Pascual Fernández (PP), expects it to be ready in less than a year."
June 2025
American Medical Association Supports Neurotech Regulation
"The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates has unanimously adopted Resolution 503, “Safeguarding Neural Data Collected by Neurotechnologies.” This new policy cements the AMA’s support for comprehensive protections governing the collection, use and disclosure of “neural data” – and sets a medical consensus definition of the term."
May 2025
Montana Protects Consumer Neural Data
In May, Montana Governor signed SB 163 into law, amending Montana’s Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) to cover neural neural data. This followed a 100-0 vote in the state legislature in support of the amendment. With this bill, Montana became the third state in the U.S. with explicit legislation passed to protect neurotechnology users (after Colorado and California), and the first to include "mental augmentation" within its scope. Montana is a Republican state, demonstrating the growing bipartisan consensus around protecting neural data. NRF is proud to have supported this historic effort.
April 2025
Cantwell, Schumer, Markey Call on FTC to Protect Consumers’ Neural Data
“These systems enable direct communication between an individual’s brain and external devices, such as computers or smartphones, by detecting and translating neural activity into commands,” the Senators wrote in a letter to FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson. “Unlike other personal data, neural data — captured directly from the human brain — can reveal mental health conditions, emotional states, and cognitive patterns, even when anonymized. This information is not only deeply personal; it is also strategically sensitive.”
What’s New
Media
Research
Theatre of Thought
The Neurorights Foundation teamed up with legendary director Werner Herzog to create a documentary film about the human brain, called Theater of Thought. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and we offer free educational screenings to organizations and community groups.