Table 11 Sept 2026From “Algorithm trust changes with the task”

Why must algorithmic evaluation begin with task structure rather than system capabilities?

Table 1Why must algorithmic evaluation begin with task structure rather than system capabilities?

Field	Question	Why it matters
Task character	Is the task perceived as objective, subjective, or mixed?	Perceived objectivity changes willingness to use algorithmic advice.
Advice source	Is the advice labelled as algorithmic, human, or unknown?	The source label can change adherence independently of the numerical advice.
Observed performance	Has the decision-maker seen the system make an error?	A visible mistake can change reliance, even when comparative performance remains stronger.
Comparison point	Is the advice compared with a person's estimate or with no alternative?	Appreciation can weaken when the user's own judgment is the direct competitor.
Expertise	Does the decision-maker have forecasting or domain expertise?	Expertise can change how strongly a person follows algorithmic advice.
Consequence	What happens if the advice is followed or ignored?	Reliance is a decision, not merely an attitude response.

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Algorithm trust changes with the task

Algorithm trust is task-dependent: review objectivity, observed error, advice source, expertise, and reliance before calling a system trusted.

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@misc{isoglu-2026-algorithm-trust-changes-with-the-task-fig01,
  author = {Isoglu, Sinan},
  title = {{Why must algorithmic evaluation begin with task structure rather than system capabilities?}},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {Table 1, isoglu.com},
  url = {https://isoglu.com/insights/exhibits/isoglu-2026-algorithm-trust-changes-with-the-task-fig01/},
  note = {From the essay {Algorithm trust changes with the task}}
}

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