Paper Info
Title
Collaborating With Technology-Based Autonomous Agents Issues And Research Opportunities
Abstract
Purpose This article reports the results from a panel discussion held at the 2019 European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS) on the use of technology-based autonomous agents in collaborative work. Design/methodology/approach The panelists (Drs Izak Benbasat, Paul Benjamin Lowry, Stefan Morana, and Stefan Seidel) presented ideas related to affective and cognitive implications of using autonomous technology-based agents in terms of (1) emotional connection with these agents, (2) decision-making, and (3) knowledge and learning in settings with autonomous agents. These ideas provided the basis for a moderated panel discussion (the moderators were Drs Isabella Seeber and Lena Waizenegger), during which the initial position statements were elaborated on and additional issues were raised. Findings Through the discussion, a set of additional issues were identified. These issues related to (1) the design of autonomous technology-based agents in terms of human-machine workplace configurations, as well as transparency and explainability, and (2) the unintended consequences of using autonomous technology-based agents in terms of de-evolution of social interaction, prioritization of machine teammates, psychological health, and biased algorithms. Originality/value Key issues related to the affective and cognitive implications of using autonomous technology-based agents, design issues, and unintended consequences highlight key contemporary research challenges that allow researchers in this area to leverage compelling questions that can guide further research in this field.
Year
DOI
Venue
2020
10.1108/INTR-12-2019-0503
INTERNET RESEARCH
Keywords
DocType
Volume
Collaboration, Emotions, Decision-making, Biases, Unintended consequences, Autonomous technology-based agents, Knowledge and learning
Journal
30
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
1
1066-2243
1
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
0
6
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Isabella Seeber14815.23
Lena Waizenegger264.49
Stefan Seidel321.70
Stefan Morana45810.41
Izak Benbasat52598174.49
Paul Benjamin Lowry610.34