This dissertation addresses three critical topics at the intersection of ethics and aesthetics in the digital age. First, it examines the existing literature on the moral duties associated with smartphone usage, advocating for a more stringent moral duty than those previously articulated by Aylsworth and Castro (2021) and Lo Re (2022). Second, it engages with the works of Melchionne (2017) and Strohl (2018) to explore whether AI, particularly in the context of contemporary receptive activities influenced by recommender systems, negatively impacts the aesthetic welfare of individuals. Third, acknowledging the central role of autonomy in contemporary debates on the ethics and aesthetics of digital technology, this study includes a focused analysis of Immanuel Kant, one of the most significant historical figures in the philosophy of autonomy. Building on Allison (2001)’s interpretations of Kant, it argues for a figurative reading of significant applications of autonomy in Kant’s work.