ai-collaboration-modes

AI collaboration modes define whether AI should operate autonomously, assistively, or under delegated human control. They prevent misapplication and misgovernance by matching tasks with the correct mode of automation, augmentation, or agency.

To select an AI collaboration mode, identify the task and apply the mode selection framework to determine if it requires automation, augmentation, or agency. Sketch the governance matrix and transition rules to operate the workflow.

AI augmentation provides assistive support to human tasks, while AI agency allows the AI to operate autonomously under delegated human control. The collaboration modes framework distinguishes these approaches with specific governance and transition guidance.

Plan multi-mode AI workflows by sketching the governance matrix and applying mode-transition rules. This ensures proper delegation and control as tasks move between automation, augmentation, and agency modes across the workflow.

You should not use autonomous AI automation when a task requires strict human oversight, making the augmentation or agency modes more appropriate. Applying the governance matrix prevents misgovernance and ensures proper human-AI collaboration.