Term
Human-AI co-adaptation
Plain-language definition
Humans and AI systems changing in response to each other.
Technical definition
A reciprocal process in which users, institutions, interfaces, models, and workflows adjust through feedback over time.
Evidence status
Established Concept
Why it matters
It names the dynamic effects that static automation language misses.
Example
A team changes its review process as an AI assistant becomes more capable.
Related terms
Related frameworks
Sources or further reading
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- NIST AI RMF Playbook
- UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Google Search Central: helpful, reliable, people-first content
- Schema.org DefinedTerm
