We need accountability in human–AI agent relationships

Benjamin Lange, Geoff Keeling, Arianna Manzini, Amanda McCroskery

Abstract: We argue that accountability mechanisms are needed in human-AI agent relationships to ensure alignment with user and societal interests. We propose a framework according to which AI agents’ engagement is conditional on appropriate user behaviour. The framework incorporates design-strategies such as distancing, disengaging, and discouraging.