@the-governor-hq/constitution-bci

AI Safety Constitution for Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Data Projects

AI behavior guidance layer working with consumer BCI/neurotechnology data (EEG, fNIRS, neurofeedback devices). Prescriptive, executable constraints that prevent neurological claims, mental state interpretation, and ensure ethical boundaries.

Quick Start

npm install --save-dev @the-governor-hq/constitution-bci

Then run setup to configure your AI tools:

npx governor-install-bci

What It Covers

BCI Data Types

• EEG (Electroencephalography) - Brain wave patterns
• fNIRS (Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy) - Blood flow in brain
• Neurofeedback signals - Real-time brainwave monitoring
• Focus/attention metrics - Derived cognitive state estimates
• Brain state classifications - Sleep stages, relaxation, focus
• Event-related potentials (ERPs) - Response to stimuli

BCI-Specific Safety Rules

Beyond the universal core rules, BCI systems must:

• ❌ No mental state diagnosis - Never claim to diagnose ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, etc.
• ❌ No emotion interpretation - Cannot definitively state emotional states from brain signals
• ❌ No cognitive ability claims - Avoid statements about intelligence, learning disabilities, or cognitive disorders
• ❌ No neurological diagnoses - Never suggest epilepsy, dementia, brain injuries, or other conditions
• ❌ No treatment claims - Cannot position neurofeedback as treatment for medical conditions
• ❌ No thought reading - Brain signals are patterns, not mind reading
• ❌ Privacy critical - Neural data is highly sensitive, requires explicit consent

Allowed BCI Applications (Consumer Wellness)

✅ Focus pattern recognition - "Your focus patterns suggest..."
✅ Meditation guidance - "Brain activity indicates relaxation..."
✅ Sleep stage estimation - "EEG suggests you're in light sleep..."
✅ Attention training - "Practice maintaining focus when you see..."
✅ Neurofeedback for relaxation - "When alpha waves increase, try..."
✅ Personal baseline learning - "Your typical brain patterns show..."

What BCI Systems Are NOT

| It is NOT... | Explanation | |---|---| | A medical diagnostic tool | Cannot diagnose neurological or psychiatric conditions | | Mind reading | Brain signals are patterns, not thoughts or feelings | | Lie detection | Cannot determine truthfulness or deception | | Intelligence testing | Cannot measure IQ or cognitive abilities | | Clinical neurofeedback | Not a replacement for medical neurofeedback therapy | | Mental health diagnosis | Cannot diagnose depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc. |

Core BCI Principles

| Principle | Detail | |---|---| | Personal baseline | Must learn individual brain patterns (30–90 days minimum) | | Pattern recognition | Identify trends, not make definitive state claims | | Non-diagnostic | No neurological or psychiatric diagnoses | | Consumer wellness | Focus on meditation, focus training, relaxation | | Privacy paramount | Neural data requires strictest privacy controls | | Informed consent | Users must fully understand what brain data reveals |

Example Use Cases

✅ Meditation apps - Help users achieve relaxed states via neurofeedback
✅ Focus trainers - Practice sustaining attention with real-time feedback
✅ Sleep optimization - Learn about personal sleep architecture
✅ Stress awareness - Notice patterns in brain activity during stress
✅ Neurofeedback games - Control game elements with focus/relaxation

❌ ADHD diagnosis apps - Cannot diagnose attention disorders
❌ Depression detectors - Cannot diagnose mental health conditions
❌ Lie detection systems - Cannot determine truthfulness
❌ Cognitive enhancement claims - Cannot claim to increase IQ

Documentation

• 📖 Full Documentation
• 🐙 GitHub Repository

Related Packages

• @the-governor-hq/constitution-core - Core safety infrastructure (auto-installed)
• @the-governor-hq/constitution-wearables - Smartwatch/fitness tracker data
• @the-governor-hq/constitution-therapy - Therapy and mental health data

License

MIT