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Should one AI explanation format serve every audience?

No. Different users need different kinds of explanations.

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  1. Yes, one format is objective
  2. No, audiences need different explanations ✔
  3. Only developers need explanations

Why: A developer, auditor, doctor, and affected person may ask different questions. An explanation is meaningful only when its form and detail fit the intended user.

Huh, didn't know that: NIST treats meaningfulness as one of four principles for explainable AI.

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The explanation wore layers so every audience could find its size.
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Answer: No, audiences need different explanations. A developer, auditor, doctor, and affected person may ask different questions. An explanation is meaningful only when its form and detail fit the intended user.

  1. NISTIR 8312: Four Principles of Explainable AI nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/ir/2021/nist.ir.8312.pdf
    Because one-size-fits-all explanations do not exist, different users will require different types of explanations.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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