Odpovedni

Odpovedni is a theoretical construct used in information ethics and linguistics to describe how automated systems formulate, present, and justify responses to user inquiries. The term is derived from Slavic roots: odpovědět, meaning to answer, and the suffix -ni, yielding an adjective that conveys relatedness to answering or responsibility. In scholarly discussions, Odpovedni is treated as a framework for evaluating accountability and transparency in conversational AI.

Key characteristics of Odpovedni include the traceability of sources, explicit disclosure of uncertainty, and the possibility to audit a given answer. A system operating under Odpovedni principles would typically provide response provenance, references or citations, confidence scores, and a reasoned justification for its conclusions. It also emphasizes user privacy, consent, and appropriate handling of information that cannot be answered definitively, including clear refusals when necessary. Feedback mechanisms are encouraged to improve the system's reliability over time.

Historically, the concept emerged in the mid-2020s within discussions of AI governance in Central Europe, though it has not become a formal standard. It is often cited in academic articles and industry guidelines as a flexible framework for assessing how an answer-producing system aligns with responsibility norms. Practical applications include evaluation and design of chatbots, customer-support tools, and educational software, where Odpovedni-like properties help users understand how answers are produced and how to challenge or verify them.

Critiques note the difficulty of implementing robust provenance across large, interconnected models and datasets. See also: explainable AI, accountable AI, transparency, and data provenance.