How should AI knowledge be governed? Epistemic authority, structural transparency, and the case for open cognitive graphs
New framework tackles AI's unchecked power in education with inspectable knowledge structures.
Researchers from Northeast Normal University and University of Otago propose Open Cognitive Graphs (OCGs) as a governance solution for educational AI. OCGs are technical interfaces that externalize pedagogical structure—representing concepts, prerequisites, and misconceptions—making AI's cognitive logic inspectable. The paper introduces a trunk-branch governance model to organize epistemic authority across layers of consensus and pluralism, aiming to align AI systems with democratic accountability and public responsibility through structural transparency.
Why It Matters
As AI tutors gain influence, this framework could establish critical accountability and correct misinformation at scale.