Experts question the meaning of “minimally invasive” in brain-computer implants

Anna Wexler, a professor of medical ethics at the University of Pennsylvania, argues that the term “minimally invasive” lacks a clear definition in the context of brain-computer interfaces. She notes that companies such as Synchron, Motif Neuroscience, Precision Neuroscience and Merge Labs frequently employ the phrase to set their devices apart. Journalists often repeat this marketing language without probing its accuracy. The article highlights the disconnect between promotional rhetoric and the uncertain clinical implications of these implants.