AI Disclosure Decision Matrix
| Criterion | High (Must Disclose) | Medium (Consider Disclosing) | Low (May Not Need Disclosure) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency | AI makes autonomous decisions for the user
Example: AI-driven trading bot that executes trades without user intervention |
AI provides suggestions, but user has final say
Example: AI-powered email response suggestions |
AI assists but doesn't make or suggest decisions
Example: AI-enhanced spell checker in a word processor |
| Creativity | AI generates entire content or makes significant modifications
Example: AI-written news articles or blog posts |
AI augments or partially modifies user-created content
Example: AI-assisted code completion in an IDE |
AI makes minimal or no changes to content
Example: AI-powered image resizing tool |
| Privacy | AI collects or uses extensive personal or sensitive data
Example: AI-powered health diagnosis system using detailed medical records |
AI uses some personal data, mostly non-sensitive
Example: Personalized movie recommendations based on viewing history |
AI uses minimal or no personal data
Example: AI-powered image recognition tool that doesn't store user images |
| Impact | AI could significantly influence opinions or cause harm
Example: AI-curated news feed that could create filter bubbles |
AI has moderate influence or potential for harm
Example: AI-suggested job listings in a job search platform |
AI has minimal influence or potential for harm
Example: AI-powered music recommendation system |
| Visibility | AI's presence and role are not apparent to users
Example: AI-generated responses in a customer service chat, not disclosed as AI |
AI's presence is somewhat apparent or disclosed
Example: AI-powered virtual assistant with partial explanation of its capabilities |
AI's presence and role are clear and obvious to users
Example: Clearly labeled AI chatbot for customer service |
| Integrity | Significant legal or ethical concerns exist
Example: AI system for criminal sentencing recommendations |
Some legal or ethical considerations need addressing
Example: AI-powered resume screening in hiring processes |
Minimal legal or ethical concerns
Example: AI-enhanced search algorithm in a website |