Implications of Affective Computing for Diverse Populations

Affective computing, a field dedicated to enabling machines to understand human behavior and emotions, is increasingly integrated into various societal domains such as, mental healthcare. The predominant focus of affective computing in Western societies raises potential risks for implementing these technologies in the diverse, global real-world. This paper briefly describes ethical and regulatory concerns of deploying affective computing technologies globally, emphasizing on needs to address privacy, security, and cultural sensitivity concerns.