Recent advancements in AI have shown promise in monitoring brain waves and translating thoughts into words. This has led to speculation about the possibility of a “dream recorder” that could capture and interpret our dreams. Dr. Bentley, a prominent figure in this area, believes that it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” AI will become sophisticated enough to interpret dreams.
Research has demonstrated the potential of using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanners to categorize different mental states during sleep, laying the groundwork for the development of a dream recording device. The idea is to create a device capable of reading and interpreting the data that is already present in the brain.
Furthermore, studies have already collected extensive fMRI brain activity data, including brain response to spoken words, reading text, and watching videos. It’s been suggested that applying methods used to train large language models to this data could eventually lead to a coherent brainwave interpretation model. In addition, combining this with AI models for image generation could potentially result in visual interpretations of dreams.
The potential for creating a device that records and interprets dreams is on the horizon, and as technology continues to evolve, the accuracy of such interpretations is likely to improve.