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.