Dystopian brain chip implanted into monkeys ‘stop them taking risks’

Scientists at Kyoto University in Japan have developed a dystopian brain chip aimed at curbing risk-taking behavior in monkeys.

This innovative chip utilizes light flashes to communicate with different sections of macaques’ brains.

By activating the light on one side of the brain, researchers observed an inclination towards taking larger risks, while flashing the other side prompted the monkeys to opt for lower risk and reward scenarios.

The implications of this research extend to a potential deeper understanding of the underlying causes of gambling addiction in humans.

Monkeys, known for their natural proclivity for risk-taking, were initially evaluated to gauge their specific risk preferences.

The animals were trained to select different colored spots, each offering varying amounts of water as a potential reward, the Daily Star reported.

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