The Dutch Data Protection Authority has opened a public consultation on the societal use of emotion AI to inform its upcoming AI and Algorithm Risks Report. The consultation applies to emotion recognition technologies, including those embedded in consumer devices or used during customer service interactions, to interpret emotional states using biometric data (e.g. facial expressions or heart rate). The consultation aims to explore the practical risks and applications of such systems, excluding those in workplace or educational settings, where their use has been prohibited since 2 February 2025. The consultation closes on 6 May 2025.
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