When Predictions Persuade: The Hidden Causal Risks of AI Decision Support
A prediction looks harmless when it is presented as “just information.” A loan officer sees a default-risk score. A doctor sees a survival estimate. A welfare caseworker sees a predicted probability of program success. The model does not press the button. The human still decides. Everyone in the room can therefore relax, at least until the audit committee arrives with coffee and regrettable questions. ...