• Mr. Nitin E. Kakade

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, reshaping economies, and influencing human interaction at an unprecedented pace. This paper explores the unseen costs of AI in the future, including environmental, ethical, social, economic, and governance-related consequences. This research paper moves beyond the popular existential fears of super intelligent AI to analyse the tangible, present-day dangers already manifesting in society. The goal is to critically examine how these issues may evolve and propose measures for creating a sustainable and ethically responsible AI future. Through a systematic review of current literature and case studies, we examine the tripartite dark side of AI: (1) Algorithmic Bias and Social Discrimination where automated systems perpetuate and scale existing prejudices; (2) Surveillance, Autonomy, and the Erosion of Privacy exploring the rise of the surveillance economy and predictive control mechanisms and (3) Malicious Use and Security Vulnerabilities, including the weaponization of AI and its use in disinformation campaigns. While the positive implications are widely celebrated, the hidden and darker aspects of AI often remain overlooked.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dark Side of AI, Environmental Impact of AI, Sustainable AI, AI Interaction, Governance Surveillance and Privacy

"“ The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence “", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.a404-a406, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510053.pdf

"“ The Dark Side of Artificial Intelligence “", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppa404-a406, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510053.pdf