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AR technology can inadvertently capture personal data from users or non-users in the environment, raising significant privacy issues and potentially causing psychological distress or harm.

AR can be used to misrepresent reality, manipulating users for nefarious purposes, like deceiving them into buying products or believing in altered historical events.

Manufacturers may intentionally design AR products with a limited lifespan to encourage constant upgrading, raising ethical concerns about consumer rights and environmental waste.

The use of AR in advertising can blur the lines between content and advertising, making it difficult for users to discern when they are subject to marketing, possibly without their consent.

AR can overlay digital information onto physical spaces, potentially infringing on intellectual property rights or provoking disputes over digital trespassing.

AR experiences in public spaces may impose on individuals' personal space, leading to discomfort and raising ethical questions about the right to one's own space.

Ill-designed AR interfaces could distract users from environmental hazards, leading to accidents and raising concerns about user safety and public hazards.

AR technologies must be designed to be accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, to prevent creating or reinforcing barriers to usage.

AR content needs to respect cultural norms and boundaries to ensure it is not offensive or disrespectful, particularly when overlaying digital content onto physical cultural sites.

AR developers must ensure content is appropriate for all ages, shielding minors from content that could be harmful or inappropriate for their development.

While AR has the potential to enhance education, ethical considerations include ensuring equal access for students and preventing technology from replacing valuable human interactions in learning.

Users should fully understand what data is being collected, how it's used, and the implications of AR experiences before consenting to its use, to ensure they aren't exploited or exposed to harm.

The production and disposal of AR devices can have a negative impact on the environment, leading to discussions on the importance of sustainable practices in the industry.

Excessive or inappropriate use of AR could influence users' perception of reality, potentially leading to psychological issues such as dissociation or addiction.

AR systems could perpetuate biases present in their data or algorithms, perpetuating discrimination and unequal treatment of certain groups of people.

Intensive use of AR might lead to social isolation due to a preference for digital interactions over face-to-face communication, with potential negative effects on mental health.

The immersive nature of AR may elevate the risk of addiction, with users becoming over-reliant on AR experiences at the expense of engaging with the real world.

The cost and availability of AR technology can exacerbate economic disparities by being accessible only to the affluent, thus creating a digital divide.

AR devices that record or process images and audio in public may do so without the explicit consent of recorded parties, creating ethical concerns pertaining to surveillance and consent.