The Superagency Imperative: A Framework for Human-AI Synergy in Contract Lifecycle Management
This paper introduces the Superagency Framework, a symbiotic model for Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tailored to hypercomplex regulatory and operational environments anticipated between 2025 and 2030. Grounded in sociotechnical systems theory, cognitive load theory, and human-centered AI principles, the framework positions AI as a “precision engine” for clause extraction and compliance, while humans serve as “strategic governors” responsible for negotiation and ethical oversight. The Superagency Framework aims to address the limitations of purely automated or purely human-driven CLM by fostering a dynamic feedback loop that transforms contracts from static documents into evolving intellectual assets. The paper proposes a phased implementation protocol aligned with the EU AI Act mandates emphasizing explainability, transparency, and federated learning. Ethical challenges and regulatory considerations are analyzed in depth, alongside a critical discussion of the framework’s limitations and future research directions.
Keywords: Human-AI Synergy, Precision Engine, Strategic Governor, Cognitive Contracts.
