Human Control Axis
The degree of human agency and decision-making authority in the system
Risk & Explainability
System transparency requirements and acceptable failure modes
Temporal Dynamics
Response time requirements and duration of autonomous operation
Domain Complexity
Task sophistication from single-domain to multi-modal reasoning
Human performs all tasks manually. Technology provides basic functionality without intelligence or assistance.
Response Time
Human-paced
AI retrieves and displays information on demand. No autonomous actions or suggestions provided.
Explainability
Source-based
AI analyzes context and provides intelligent suggestions. Human retains full control over all decisions and actions.
Human Control
Full Decision
Explainability
Context-aware
AI analyzes complex data and provides reasoned recommendations. Human validates insights and chooses actions.
Human Control
Decision Maker
Explainability
Reasoning-based
AI provides recommendations with reasoning AND can execute approved actions. Human maintains oversight and approval authority.
Response Time
Interactive
Explainability
Action-traceable
AI acts autonomously within defined parameters. Requires human confirmation for high-risk actions or uncertainty thresholds.
Human Control
Exception Handler
Response Time
Conditional
Explainability
Threshold-based
AI performs complex, multi-step tasks with periodic human oversight. Includes learning and adaptation capabilities.
Response Time
Autonomous+
Explainability
Process-transparent
AI operates independently with sophisticated error handling. Human override available but may have delayed effect on fast-moving systems.
Human Control
Override Only
Response Time
Milliseconds
AI operates with complete independence, learning and adapting continuously. Human intervention may be impractical or impossible in real-time.
Human Control
Minimal/None
Response Time
Instantaneous
Explainability
AI-generated