Karl Deisseroth, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: ‘ Advanced AI models could infer the activity of the brain’

Karl Deisseroth, awarded the Nobel Prize for his work in optogenetics, discusses its potential in treating mental illnesses and the implications of AI on mental health. His research allows for the control of brain activity using light, providing insights into mental disorders. Deisseroth's team has applied this technique to human clinical trials, showing promise for conditions like autism and schizophrenia. He expresses concerns about AI's misuse in mental health but remains hopeful about its potential benefits. Deisseroth believes AI may eventually approach human brain functions but doubts it can replicate human emotions and subjective experiences. He continues to work on creating transparent human brains to better understand neuropsychiatric disorders and develop targeted treatments.