Visualizing dreams is now possible: Brain signals are turning into video

The newly developed device records signals generated in the brain of a sleeping person during the REM sleep phase with extreme precision. The data obtained is compared with previously trained AI-based visual models and converted into short but low-resolution video clips that resemble the person's dream. Experts state that while the resulting images are highly symbolic and blurry, the basic figures and movements can still be understood.

In the trials conducted, a limited number of volunteers participated in the technology. During the tests, it was observed that the system's success rate varied from subject to subject. It was emphasized that more consistent results were obtained, particularly in recurring dream themes that resemble one another.

Officials sharing the details of the research stated that the primary purpose of developing the device was to contribute to the medical world and the analysis of sleep disorders. With the conversion of neural data into visual output, the path has been cleared for a more objective examination of dreams.

The emergence of this technology has also brought certain ethical and legal questions to the agenda. Experts point to the necessity of new regulations regarding "brain data privacy" and mental privacy. Debates have begun in the scientific community regarding the potential limits and ethical foundations of being able to watch people's dreams from the outside.

It was reported that the final decision on whether the device will be made available for commercial use will be made by regulatory authorities in the later stages of the research. Until the final decision, the technology will continue to be applied only within the framework of research and medical tests.

News Source: 12punto