False Memory Implantation

Procedure where a subject's memories are overriden by an external add-on installed on the subject's neural implant. They're often installed in wetware form, although firmware variants are also available.

Types of Implants
There are two kinds of false memory implants: Transparent, and Opaque

Transparent Memory Implants
Transparent false memory implants are those which add self-involvement to new memories, while only removing the self-involvement with the user's real memories. For example, if a user who studied in city A receives false memory implants telling him that he studied in city B, he remembers both options, but he is unable to associate his current self with his original memories. At the same time, the episodes of his previous memories are brief, and are quickly blocked out. The user knows of the nature of his implants, and may consciously disable them, depending on the circumstances. Sometimes a Soft A.I. is programmed to deactivate the implants after the activation of a certain trigger.

Transparent memory implants are often installed into the user to provide them with a fake identity for espionage or for witness protection programs.

Opaque Memory Implants
Opaque false memory implants are those which completely block previous memories from the user, replacing them with the artificial memories. The user is also unaware that their implants have been installed, rendering them unable to uninstall them. Opaque memory implants are used by mafias and military personnel for high-risk missions. Use by civilians is outlawed in most countries.