AI emotional surveillance threatens personal autonomy and democracy, with applications in education, border control, and public safety raising privacy concerns. These technologies analyze emotions through facial expressions and physiological cues, risking manipulation and coercion. Current regulations, like the EU AI Act, inadequately address these issues, leaving legal gaps that could undermine individual freedoms. Without proper oversight, emotional surveillance may lead to a society where self-expression is suppressed, jeopardizing democratic values and autonomy.
