Sociotechnical system
An AI system considered within its human and organisational context.
Definition
A conception of AI that situates technical components within their human, organisational and environmental context, highlighting human oversight, organisational processes and interaction dynamics. The Roadmap uses this term to drive standards for human‑centred design, governance, and lifecycle considerations that go beyond purely technical specifications.
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