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Loss of or restrictions to the ability or rights of an individual, group or entity to make decisions and control their identity and/or output due to the use of misuse of a technology system or set of systems
ENTITY
3 - Other
INTENT
3 - Other
TIMING
3 - Other
Risk ID
mit1336
Domain lineage
5. Human-Computer Interaction
5.2 > Loss of human agency and autonomy
Mitigation strategy
1. Implement Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) processes with defined approval gates and audit schedules, ensuring human operators retain the ability to oversee, validate, and override AI-generated outputs for all critical decisions 2. Employ Explainable AI (XAI) and full system transparency to clarify the reasoning behind AI recommendations, allowing individuals to understand and defend outcomes and preventing the 'black box' erosion of agency 3. Adopt non-coercive and user-centered design principles that allow for customization and prevent the manipulation or undue pressure of users toward specific outcomes, thereby maintaining personal independence