Automation Bias

Automation bias refers to the tendency of people to overly rely on automated systems or technology for decision-making, often trusting their outputs without sufficient scrutiny. This can occur in various contexts, such as using navigation apps, diagnostic tools in medicine, or automated trading systems in finance. While these technologies can enhance efficiency and accuracy, users may ignore errors or misleading information provided by the systems, potentially leading to poor decisions. Recognizing this bias is important to ensure that human judgment complements automated systems, enhancing overall decision quality.