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AI vs. Human: Reconciling Autonomy and Governance in Decision-Making

Dowson LiuRapidsDB, Inc. Xue LieXomAI Limited*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

This report addresses the escalating conflict between decision-making processes augmented by artificial intelligence and the safeguarding of human autonomy. The focal point of our investigation rests on the ethical ramifications arising from the increasing integration of AI across crucial sectors. The analysis considers applications in areas such as healthcare, finance, and law, where AI enhances efficiency and scalability but also heightens risks of bias, opacity, and reduced accountability. Further, we delve into the concept of AI governance as a mechanism to ensure sustained societal oversight and control. Governance is approached not only as regulation but as an adaptive framework that incorporates transparency, inclusivity, and continuous monitoring to address emerging challenges. The objective is to elucidate the inherent challenges in harmonizing the efficiency and scalability offered by AI systems with the imperative of preserving human agency and ethical considerations in decision-making frameworks. By synthesizing sectoral impacts, ethical concerns, and governance strategies, the report highlights both the transformative promise of AI and the urgent need for policies that safeguard fairness and human values. The report provides an overview of the current landscape, highlighting potential risks and proposing avenues for future research and policy development in the realm of AI governance.

Keywords: AI Governance; Human Autonomy; Ethical Implications; Decision-Making; AI Integration
Published: September 9, 2025
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2025.KM26716
Volume: CHR Vol.80
pp. 81-86
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