With the ability to interpret human emotions comes significant responsibility. Ethical questions arise: Who controls the data? How are emotional insights used, and who benefits? If mismanaged, emotional detection could be exploited for manipulation in advertising, surveillance, or coercive tactics. Protecting user privacy and consent must remain top priorities.
Developers and stakeholders should establish clear guidelines, transparency, and robust security measures. Users should know when and why their emotional data is collected, with the option to opt out. By placing ethics at the core of AI design, we ensure that advancements serve human well-being rather than infringing on autonomy or dignity.