Human Autonomy & Digital Identity
How AI systems affect individual agency, self-determination, and identity — including the risks of surveillance, manipulation, and the erosion of human capabilities.
Trajectory
Tight regulation of human-AI interaction
Main driver
Rules keeping AI in a supporting role
Leading actors
National regulators
State in 2040
AI supporting role only; identities protected
Human-AI interaction is strongly regulated by rules and laws to protect human autonomy. AI is used primarily in a supporting role to extend capabilities without completely replacing human skills. Digital identities and virtual spaces are subject to strict regulations and controls.