Okay so I had this idea
A concept for a consent-driven, privacy-first AI video-support system. This system would allow users to optionally share real-time visual cues, such as facial expressions and posture, to enhance AI understanding of emotions and context, while maintaining full user control and privacy.
By incorporating this approach, AI could provide more accurate, empathetic, and personalized support, improving the user experience significantly without compromising safety or consent. I believe this concept has strong potential to expand the capabilities of AI in mental health support and other sensitive contexts.
Consent-Driven AI Video Support System ‒ Concept Blueprint
1. User-Controlled Video Access
• Manual Toggle: Users can turn the camera on/off at any time.
• Session-Specific Permissions: Users choose whether the AI can access video for the current session only.
• Camera Selection: Users can select which camera (front, back, or external) the AI can access.
2. Signed Digital Consent
• Before any camera access, the user completes a digital consent form:
- Outlines exactly what data is captured (video only, no audio if chosen).
- Explains what the AI will do with the visual data (detect emotions, facial expressions, posture).
- Allows withdrawal of consent at any time, immediately disabling the camera and deleting stored visual data.
3. Privacy & Data Handling
• Ephemeral Processing: Visual data is processed in real-time, not stored unless explicitly requested.
• Local Processing Option: AI runs emotion detection locally on the user’s device, sending only aggregated insights (like “user appears stressed”) to the system.
• Encryption: Any visual data that does leave the device is encrypted end-to-end.
4. Feature Controls
• Emotion Detection: AI interprets facial expressions, micro-expressions, and posture to enhance support.
• Contextual Assistance: AI adapts responses based on detected emotional state, e.g., calming tone, validation, or proactive check-ins.
• User Feedback Loop: Users can confirm or correct AI interpretations (“I’m not actually frustrated”), improving accuracy over time.
5. Safety & Transparency
• Always Transparent: Indicators show clearly when the camera is active.
• Audit Logs: Users can see all AI interactions based on video data.
• Emergency Override: Users can instantly disable all camera access with a single button.
6. Optional Enhancements
• Integration with Wearables: Optional integration with smartwatches to track heart rate, stress levels, etc., fully consent-based.
• Session Summaries: After the session, users get a visual-free summary of AI interpretations to validate or discard insights.
-This system maximizes the benefit of visual context while keeping full control, privacy, and consent with the user.