The Explanation Overload Problem
How much AI explanation is too much in a collaborative creative context?
Trying to explain all AI decisions and generations might end up being overwhelming. Users in co-creative settings consistently expressed preference for short, clear, simple communication over comprehensive explanations.
But explainability research pushes toward more transparency. The tension: under-explained AI feels opaque and untrustworthy; over-explained AI creates cognitive burden that disrupts creative flow.
The challenge isn’t just “how to explain” but “when and how much to explain” given the task, phase, and user.
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