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Better AI with Designed Friction: Theories, Applications and Research Agenda

  • Chiara Natali
  • , Mohammad Naiseh
  • , Federico Cabitza
  • , Brett Frischmann

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Abstract

The design of AI systems prioritises frictionless interaction, often at the cost of human judgement and accountability. This contribution discusses designed friction—deliberate inefficiencies designed to foster engagement, critical reasoning, and user agency. Drawing from friction-in-design and responsible AI, we explore key mechanisms such as cognitive forcing functions, seamful design, and programmed inefficiencies. We propose a research agenda for Hybrid Human-AI systems that balance usability and trust through frictional AI, aiming to provide a stepping stone for the future development of a dedicated research community.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHHAI 2025 - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence
EditorsDino Pedreschi, Michela Milano, Ilaria Tiddi, Stuart Russell, Chiara Boldrini, Luca Pappalardo, Andrea Passerini, Shenghui Wang
PublisherIOS Press BV
Pages518-521
ISBN (Electronic)9781643686110
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Sept 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence, HHAI 2025 - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 9 Jun 202513 Jun 2025

Publication series

NameFrontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
Volume408
ISSN (Print)0922-6389
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8314

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence, HHAI 2025
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period9/06/2513/06/25

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