Who Does Your AI Work For? Designing Conversational Agents as Digital Fiduciaries
Conversational agents are increasingly integrated into the most private and intimate aspects of users' lives, from discussions of mental health to financial decisions. As a result, these systems have access to reams of sensitive user data. Much of the literature on AI systems has focused on aligning users' goals with the agents that act on their behalf. While this work is vitally important, it may overlook the need to establish a new normative baseline. Conversational AI agents, designed to feel
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Published: 27 May 2026
Source: arXiv
Category: Research
Topics: Healthcare · Agents & autonomy
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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