# Attributing Responsibility in AI-Induced Incidents: A Computational Reflective Equilibrium Framework for Accountability

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.16957 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2404.16957/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 1 of its 38 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 25 Apr 2024.

## Builds on (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Accountability and Insurance in IoT Supply Chain](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2201.11855/) (2022)

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [Internet of Agentic AI: Incentive-Compatible Distributed Teaming and Workflow](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2602.03145/) (2026)
- [The Game-Theoretic Symbiosis of Trust and AI in Networked Systems](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2411.12859/) (2024)

## Abstract (arXiv)

The pervasive integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced complex challenges in the responsibility and accountability in the event of incidents involving AI-enabled systems. The interconnectivity of these systems, ethical concerns of AI-induced incidents, coupled with uncertainties in AI technology and the absence of corresponding regulations, have made traditional responsibility attribution challenging. To this end, this work proposes a Computational Reflective Equilibrium (CRE) approach to establish a coherent and ethically acceptable responsibility attribution framework for all stakeholders. The computational approach provides a structured analysis that overcomes the limitations of conceptual approaches in dealing with dynamic and multifaceted scenarios, showcasing the framework's traceability, coherence, and adaptivity properties in the responsibility attribution process. We examine the pivotal role of the initial activation level associated with claims in equilibrium computation. Using an AI-assisted medical decision-support system as a case study, we illustrate how different initializations lead to diverse responsibility distributions. The framework offers valuable insights into accountability in AI-induced incidents, facilitating the development of a sustainable and resilient system through continuous monitoring, revision, and reflection.