Record of Event Announcements
This colloquium announcement addresses issues of mental privacy and rights protection raised by the convergence of neurotechnology and AI.
The first SAPI colloquium of 2026 features a presentation by Stephen Damianos addressing the intersection of AI and neurotechnology. It raises issues of privacy and rights protection given that neural data can disclose sensitive information about mental and physical states.
According to the official announcement, this event is organized by SAPI and jointly hosted by the Center for Law & Economics at Seoul National University and the AI Reliability Center. The below date and time are listed in the official event schedule, and this page serves as a record of that announcement.
Schedule as stated in the official announcement
- Event Name
- When AI Meets the Brain: The Present and Future of the Global Neuro-Rights Movement
- Series
- SAPI Colloquium 2026
- Announced Date
- 2026.03.17
- Announced Time
- 10:30–11:40
- Venue
- Seoul National University 17 Building 6 Floor Seowam Hall · Simultaneously Online
- Speakers and Discussants
- Stephen Damianos
- Host
- SAPI
- Co-hosts
- Center for Law & Economics, Seoul National University · AI Reliability Center, Seoul National University
- Announcement Posting Date
- 2026.03.10
This page is a record compiling past event announcements. Detailed programs and instructions at the time can be confirmed in the official postings.
Questions for Reflection While Reading
- What characteristics distinguish neural data from other personal data?
- How can user understanding and control be ensured in the use of consumer neurotechnology?
Related Research Agendas
You can further explore related questions in subject-specific commentaries and foundational literature.
Research Materials for Further Reading
- Towards a Human Rights-Based Approach to New and Emerging Digital Technologies, including AI
This report series covers human rights-based approaches to new technologies in stages, from the 2022 framework through to 2025 year implementation plans.