Prospects for the application of neurointerfaces and augmented reality technologies in public administration

Aim. The work aimed to study the possibilities for the application of neurointerfaces (brain-computer interface, BCI) and augmented reality (RA) technologies in the field of public administration.

Objectives. The work seeks to review the current state of relevant neurotechnologies and AR solutions; to analyze potential fields of their application in management practice, from decisionmaking support using neuroanalytics to the creation of interactive interfaces for interaction with the population; to consider the key ethical, legal, and technological challenges associated with the implementation of these solutions, including issues of confidentiality, data protection, legal regulation, and infrastructure availability.

Methods. The work employed a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of neurointerfaces and augmented reality technologies in public administration, based on the fundamental theoretical principles of neurobiology, in particular the mechanisms of neural information processing, and the sociology of management, including models of organizational behavior, and decision-making processes in government institutions.

Results. In the context of the rapid development of digital technologies, government institutions face new opportunities to optimize management processes, improve the efficiency of interaction with citizens, and transform approaches to the education and professional training of public service employees.

Conclusions. The work reveals the high potential of using neurointerfaces and augmented reality technologies to increase the transparency, adaptability, and efficiency of government institutions, as well as the problematic aspects of implementing these technologies at the current stage. The work also identifies fields for future research and implementations.

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