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. 2025 Sep 10;12:e69533. doi: 10.2196/69533

Table 2.

Conceptualizations of human autonomy in AIa systems.

Autonomy perspective Disciplinary origin Papers, n Core ideas Key example use cases
Technological autonomy from human control Computer science and engineering 46 AI systems operate independently, reducing user input Predictive automation and context-aware recommender systems
Human autonomy through technology Management, HCIb, and HCDc 102 AI enhances user capacity and supports informed and volitional action Personal informatics, decision-support interfaces, and nudging tools

aAI: artificial intelligence.

bHCI: human-computer interaction.

cHCD: human-centered design.