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3.7.1: Case Study 1 - AI for Personal Use

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    Background:

    Maria, a 38-year-old mother of two, has recently started using an AI-powered wellness app that tracks her mood, sleep, and physical activity. The app uses natural language processing to analyze her journal entries and offers personalized suggestions for stress management, sleep routines, and nutrition.

    Scenario:

    After two months of use, Maria notices that the app often suggests she is “at risk for burnout” and recommends lifestyle changes. She’s surprised when one day her insurance provider offers her a policy adjustment based on her “health tech profile.” She didn’t realize the app was sharing data with third parties.

    Questions to Explore:

    • How might Maria’s data be used in ways she didn’t expect?
    • What ethical responsibilities do app developers have in protecting user privacy?
    • Should users like Maria be more informed, or should companies do more to limit sharing?

    This page titled 3.7.1: Case Study 1 - AI for Personal Use was last modified on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:48:11 GMT and is shared under a CC BY 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Dr. LaTonya Motley - Northland Pioneer College.