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What kind of progress information should an AI model avoid showing to a user?

An AI model should not show information about the user's progress across many chapters or academies. This information can confuse the user. The AI model should only show progress for the current page or unit.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

An AI model should not show information about the user's progress across many chapters or academies.

This information can confuse the user. The AI model should only show progress for the current page or unit.

An AI model should not show progress like 'Chapter 2 of 30'. This information is too broad. The user only needs this information when they ask for it. An AI model should not show progress like 'Grammar Academy is one of 5 academies'. This information is for a larger view. It does not belong inside a single chapter. An AI model should not show a 'section count' like '3 of 8'. This can confuse the user. A page counter already shows how much is left. Showing both pages and sections can be unclear. An AI model should never show 'estimated time remaining'. The page counter tells the user how much is left. This is the time signal the user wants.

A student is reading a lesson from an AI model. The AI model shows 'Page 5 of 10' at the bottom. This is helpful. The AI model also shows 'Chapter 2 of 15' and 'Grammar Course, Module 3 of 5'. This extra information distracts the student. The student only cares about the current page.

Words you'll need

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Human-Computer Interaction

How people and computers communicate and work together

Information Architecture

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Feedback Mechanisms

Ways to tell AI if it got it right or wrong

Explainable AI

AI that explains its decisions clearly

Questions people ask

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How should an AI model handle user names on certificates and badges?

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