%0 Journal Article %@ 2817-092X %I JMIR Publications %V 3 %N %P e60151 %T Invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Critical Assessment of Current Developments and Future Prospects %A Kubben,Pieter %+ Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, PO Box 5800, Maastricht, 6202 AZ, Netherlands, 31 433876041, pieter.kubben@maastrichtuniversity.nl %K brain computer interfacing %K neurotechnology %K brain-computer %K interfacing %K interface %K interfaces %K invasive %K human-machine %K human-computer %K BCI %K BCIs %K brain-computer interface %K neuroscience %K technology %K digital health %K brain %K machine learning %K artificial intelligence %K AI %K ethics %K innovation %K policy %K innovation %K mHealth %K mobile health %D 2024 %7 19.7.2024 %9 Viewpoint %J JMIR Neurotech %G English %X Invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are gaining attention for their transformative potential in human-machine interaction. These devices, which connect directly to the brain, could revolutionize medical therapies and augmentative technologies. This viewpoint examines recent advancements, weighs benefits against risks, and explores ethical and regulatory considerations for the future of invasive BCIs. %R 10.2196/60151 %U https://neuro.jmir.org/2024/1/e60151 %U https://doi.org/10.2196/60151