We Need Accountability in Human-AI Agent Relationships

MCML Authors

Benjamin Lange

Dr.

JRG Leader Ethics of AI

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

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.

article LKM+25

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npj Artificial Intelligence

1.38. Nov. 2025.

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Authors

B. Lange • G. Keeling • A. Manzini • A. McCroskery

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In Collaboration

 Google

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Research Area

 C5 | Humane AI