Is AI ignoring consent and harming users?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our digital world, unlocking opportunities while sparking ethical debates. As forms collect data under the guise of “informed” consent, they draw lucrative inferences about our attitudes and behaviours, often without our full understanding. This information asymmetry between users and firms raises questions about the ethics of data hoarding. Furthermore, clever design elements nudge us into sharing more than we realise, leaving us vulnerable to exploitation. The complexities of these issues urge us to take a closer look at the balance between innovation and ethical responsibility.