TITLE:
Reflections on the Applicability of Fundamental Bioethical Principles in Affective Brain-Computer Interfaces
AUTHORS:
Yumeng Yin
KEYWORDS:
Affective Brain-Computer Interface, Bioethical Principles, Implementation Difficulties
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Philosophy,
Vol.16 No.4,
September
20,
2026
ABSTRACT: In recent years, the research, development, and application of Affective Brain-Computer Interfaces (aBCIs) have advanced rapidly, demonstrating broad prospects across diverse domains. This paper examines how aBCI challenges informed consent, autonomy, privacy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice in clinical and consumer settings. It also considers the allocation of responsibility among users, clinicians, developers, manufacturers, and institutions when computational systems participate in affective inference or intervention. By examining the technical characteristics and potential effects of aBCI, the paper clarifies the contexts, functions, and limitations of applying fundamental bioethical principles to this field.