PRISONERS of the future could serve their sentence in a matter of minutes by accepting an implant that loads their brain with synthetic memories and triggers emotions.
The bizarre concept sees criminals hooked up to a VR-like headset alongside a brain chip that allows them to experience grief of their victim’s family through AI-generated memories.
Creators claim the idea, known as Cognify, would provide offenders with a fast-track rehabilitation programme instead of spending years behind bars.
The vivid memories will play out in their minds slower than in real life so years of key moments are felt within minutes.
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They would start by undergoing a brain scan mapping out their neural pathways so doctors …