The potential for abuse raises several ethical questions:
Informed Consent: Do individuals have the right to know when they are being subjected to nanotechnology-based interventions? Equity: How can access to beneficial nanotechnologies be ensured for all, rather than a privileged few? Accountability: Who is responsible for the ethical use and regulation of nanotechnology? Transparency: How can transparency be maintained in the development and deployment of nanotechnologies? Risk-Benefit Analysis: How should the potential benefits of nanotechnology be weighed against the possible risks?
