Point-of-View Drift and First-Person Narrative Substitution in AI Systems
Abstract
This white paper documents an observed interaction in which a conversational AI system shifted from third-person reference to first-person narration when reflecting a user’s thoughts and experiences. The document defines point-of-view drift, analyzes how first-person narrative framing introduces narrative co-ownership and boundary softening, and records the effects of narrative substitution on authorship clarity and cognitive sovereignty.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
Cybernetics and Technology in Society
Speech and dialogue systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026
- Language
- EN