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“If the agent gets it wrong once, they immediately lose trust”
What It Means
Users with low AI fluency have zero tolerance for AI errors and lose confidence after single failures
Why It Matters
Trust is the primary barrier to AI adoption for non-technical users
When It's True
When users don't understand how AI works or expect perfect performance from the start
When It's Risky
With high-stakes applications where single errors have serious consequences
How to Apply
Implement extensive guardrails before deploying to non-technical users
Educate users about AI limitations and iteration needs
Start with low-stakes applications to build trust gradually
Example Scenario
“A law firm tests AI document review with paralegals (high AI fluency) before deploying to partners (lower AI fluency)”
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