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@article{198194,
        author = {Rutuja Pachpute and Sakshi Shirude},
        title = {Role of Artificial Intelligence in Daily Life and Its Ethical Considerations},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {13533-13539},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198194},
        abstract = {Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly changed modern society and has become a key part of everyday life. From smartphones and virtual assistants to healthcare systems, financial services, and smart home technologies, AI is widely used to improve efficiency, accuracy, and convenience. This research paper looks at the role of AI in daily life and examines the ethical concerns that come with its increased use. The study is based on primary data collected from 66 respondents through a structured questionnaire using Google Forms, along with a review of existing research. The findings show that most people interact with AI systems daily, especially through social media platforms, online shopping, and digital assistants. However, even with common usage, there is only moderate awareness of important ethical issues like data privacy, algorithmic bias, lack of transparency, and security risks. The research also points out a significant gap between public perception and expert focus. While the general public mainly worries about job loss and privacy, experts focus more on technical problems such as bias in algorithms and system reliability. This mismatch shows the need for better communication and understanding among developers, policymakers, and users. Although AI brings many benefits, such as automation, better decision-making, and personalized user experiences, it also raises serious ethical challenges. Concerns about personal data misuse, unfair decision-making, and lack of accountability are increasing. The study stresses the need for responsible AI development, stronger data protection rules, more transparency, and greater public awareness. It concludes that balancing technological innovation with ethical considerations is vital for ensuring that AI is implemented in a sustainable, fair, and trustworthy manner in the future.},
        keywords = {Artificial Intelligence, AI Ethics, Daily Life, Privacy, Bias, Algorithmic Bias, Automation, Transparency, User Behavior, Public Perception},
        month = {April},
        }