Human-AI Testing: State-of-the-Art and Research Needs

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Committee on Human-System Integration Research Topics
for the 711th Human Performance Wing
of the Air Force Research Laboratory
Board on Human-Systems Integration
Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
A Consensus Study Report of
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the project. Also supporting the Committee’s work are the Board on Human-System Integration core sponsorship grants with
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, the Human Factors and Ergonomics
Society, and the Society for Human Resource Management.
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN-SYSTEM INTEGRATION RESEARCH TOPICS FOR THE
711TH HUMAN PERFORMANCE WING OF THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY
MICA R. ENDSLEY (Chair), SA Technologies
BARRETT S. CALDWELL, Purdue University
ERIN K. CHIOU, Arizona State University
NANCY J. COOKE, Arizona State University
MARY L. CUMMINGS, Duke University
CLEOTILDE GONZALEZ, Carnegie Mellon University
JOHN D. LEE, University of Wisconsin-Madison
NATHAN J. MCNEESE, Clemson University
CHRISTOPHER MILLER, Smart Information Flow Technologies
EMILIE ROTH, Roth Cognitive Engineering
WILLIAM B. ROUSE, NAE, Georgetown University
Staff
DANIEL TALMAGE, Study Director
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BOARD ON HUMAN-SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
FREDERICK OSWALD (Chair), Department of Psychology, Rice University
JAMES BAGIAN, NAE/NAM, Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
DIANA BURLEY, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, George Washington University
BARBARA DOSHER, NAS, School of Social Sciences, University of California, Irvine
MICA ENDSLEY, SA Technologies, Mesa, Arizona
EDMOND ISRAELSKI, AbbVie, North Chicago, Illinois
JOHN LOCKETT, U.S. Army Research Laboratory (Retired)
NAJMEDIN MESHKATI, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California
EMILIE ROTH, Roth Cognitive Engineering, Stanford, California
WILLIAM J. STRICKLAND, Human Resources Research Organization, Alexandria, Virginia
MATTHEW WEINGER, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Staff
MARY ELLEN O’CONNELL, Interim Director
TOBY M. WARDEN, Director (Until 5/25/2021)
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Preface
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being proposed as a force multiplier for the military. AI brings its own unique
challenges, however, which must be balanced with effective human oversight, particularly in operations with
high-consequence outcomes. AI therefore needs to work effectively as a part of a distributed team. This report
addresses the state-of-the-art in human-AI teaming and establishes a framework for future research to meet the
goal of effective use of AI for future defense operations.
I wish to express my deep appreciation to the members of the committee for their diligent and dedicated
contributions. The committee’s expertise and knowledge were indispensable throughout our deliberations and the
writing of the report. Their efforts, which often required working nights and weekends, are particularly notable
given the incredibly challenging year. I cannot thank them enough. On behalf of the entire committee, I also wish
to thank the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine staff for their outstanding support and
guidance. I am also deeply appreciative to Heather Kreidler for her writing and fact checking. The report benefited
deeply from the editing skills of Susan Debad. Additionally, I want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone
who contributed their time, expertise, and experiences to our committee, especially all the workshop presenters
and attendees. The presentations, resources, and insights contributed immensely to our deliberations. Finally, I
wish to thank the Air Force Research Laboratory for their partnership and forthright participation throughout this
process. I offer this report in the spirit of that partnership and believe that the research areas discussed in the report
will be useful to the sponsor as they move forward.
Mica Endsley, Chair
Committee on Human-System Integration Research Topics for the
711th Human Performance Wing of the Air Force Research Laboratory
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