THE HUMAN RESPONSE TO AI UNPREDICTABILITY: INSIGHTS FOR UX AND AI PRACTITIONERS

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A University of Turin study examined how users react to AI's nonsensical responses. Technical users saw errors, while non-technical users attributed autonomy. Unexpected AI behavior affected trust, prompting calls for clearer, more explicit faces, transparency, and better error handling. The findings highlight the need for AI design that accounts for diverse user interpretations and experiences.