Yes, by using brain scans.

Recent instances have leverageddeep learningalgorithms and large language models to interpret non-invasive brain scans with significantly more robust results.

AI mind reading starts with a functional magnetic resonance imaging scan (fMRI) of a persons brain.

Half robot/half woman illustrating how mind reading could work while using a floating laptop.

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Other experiments have turned a persons thoughts into text reflecting what they were thinking about.

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How Is AI Trained to Read Minds?

Artificial intelligence is trained to read minds usingdeep learningalgorithms and large language models.

The researchers then trained GPT-1 using the brain scans and corresponding podcast audio.

Newer GPT models have built upon this approach.

Non-invasive mind-reading AI could control prostheses and other devices via brain scans instead of surgically-installed electrodes.

Is It Okay to Do This?

Problems surrounding consent, privacy, and data security are all key issues here.

Privacy and data security are also large areas of concern in regard to mind-reading AI.

If you want to try it, you might use theMicrosoft’s Bing AIby signing up for an account.

This software works with hardware to interpret your spoken command(s) and answer the question or request.

Once it knows your request, it consults databases and tells you the information.