=Paper= {{Paper |id=Vol-3812/paper10 |storemode=property |title=Responsible Configuration Using LLM-based Sustainability-Aware Explanations |pdfUrl=https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3812/paper10.pdf |volume=Vol-3812 |authors=Sebastian Lubos,Alexander Felfernig,Lothar Hotz,Thi Ngoc Trang Tran,Seda Polat-Erdeniz,Viet-Man Le,Damian Garber,Merfat El-Mansi |dblpUrl=https://dblp.org/rec/conf/confws/LubosFHTELGM24 }} ==Responsible Configuration Using LLM-based Sustainability-Aware Explanations== https://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3812/paper10.pdf
                         Responsible Configuration Using LLM-based
                         Sustainability-Aware Explanations
                         Sebastian Lubos1,* , Alexander Felfernig1,* , Lothar Hotz2 , Thi Ngoc Trang Tran1 , Seda Polat-Erdeniz1 ,
                         Viet-Man Le1 , Damian Garber1 and Merfat El-Mansi1
                         1
                             Institute of Software Technology, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria
                         2
                             Hamburger Informatik Technologie-Center e.V., Hamburg, Germany


                                            Abstract
                                           Configuration systems play an important role in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations. As
                                           decision support systems, configurators help users to decide which components or features to include in or exclude from a configuration.
                                           An important task of configurators is the provision of explanations which help to achieve goals such as increasing configuration
                                           understandability, increasing a user’s trust, and persuading users/customers to include specific configuration components. Our goal in
                                           this paper is to introduce the concept of „sustainability-aware explanations“ which can help to support the sustainable development goals.
                                           The type of explanations we propose in this context are somehow orthogonal to typical explanations used in industrial configuration
                                           environments. A major objective in this context is to follow a „less-is-more“ principle focusing on different aspects of the idea of
                                           „responsible configuration“ which refers to configuration techniques explicitly supporting the mentioned sustainability goals. We report
                                           the initial results of an evaluation that provide insights on potential impacts of the proposed explanations.

                                            Keywords
                                            Explanations, Sustainability, Green Configuration, Responsible Configuration, Configuration for Good, Nudging, Persuasion, Knowledge-
                                            based Configuration



                         1. Introduction                                                                                               relevant user requirements that lead to the determination of
                                                                                                                                       a specific configuration. Furthermore, why not explanations
                        The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) defined by                                                         focus on supporting users in situations where no solution
                        the United Nations (UN) provide a blueprint for peace and                                                      can be identified [13, 14, 15]. From the application point
                        prosperity on our planet.1 Examples of such goals are                                                          of view, explanations can be applied to achieve different
                        good health and well-being (e.g., in terms of fostering the                                                    goals [16].2 Examples thereof are efficiency (reducing the
                        consumption of healthy food), responsible consumption and                                                      time that is needed to complete a configuration task),
                        production (e.g., in terms of reduced energy consumption),                                                     persuasiveness (convincing users to change their component
                        and sustainable cities and communities (e.g., in the context                                                   selection behavior), transparency (making the inclusion or
                        of tourism, avoiding negative environmental impacts and                                                        exclusion of specific components transparent to the user),
                        taking into account the local communities and cultural                                                         trust (increasing a user’s confidence in the configuration
                        heritage) [1].                                                                                                 system), scrutability (making it possible for the user to
                           Knowledge-based configuration [2, 3, 4, 5] can be                                                           adapt the configurator behavior, e.g., in terms of the used
                        regarded as a core-technology of mass customization                                                            component inclusion/exclusion strategy), and satisfaction
                        [6]. On the basis of configurators, users are enabled to                                                       (e.g., increasing the usability of a configuration system).
                        design a product in an individualized fashion that fits                                                        These goals must be regarded as examples – for related
                        their wishes and needs. In configuration settings, we                                                          details we refer to [11, 16, 17, 18].
                        can observe an ever-increasing demand for taking into                                                             In this paper, we focus on the persuasion aspect of
                        account sustainability aspects [7, 8]. Following the basic                                                     explanations [19]. More precisely, we analyze possibilities
                        definition of „configuration“ given by Sabin and Weigel [3],                                                   to formulate explanations in such a way that users are
                        i.e., „configuration is a special case of design activity where                                                nudged towards more sustainability-aware configuration
                        the configured artifact is assembled from a fixed set of well-                                                 decisions. Following a „less-is-more“ principle, we show
                        defined component types and components are interacting in                                                      how to formulate explanations following Cialdini’s six
                        predefined ways“, we define „responsible configuration“ as                                                     principles of persuasion [20] (see Table 1).
                        „configuration which takes into account the United Nation’s                                                       Sustainability-aware explanations have to focus on
                        sustainable development goals“.                                                                                argumentations including sustainability aspects. Our
                           In knowledge-based systems, explanations can be applied                                                     formulation of such explanations is based on large
                        for different purposes [9]. First, so-called why explanations                                                  language model (LLM) prompts [21] which help to
                        [10, 11, 12] focus on the aspect of mentioning the most                                                        associate sustainable development goals with the mentioned
                                                                                                                                       persuasive principles. For example, in the context of
                         ConfWS’24: 26th International Workshop on Configuration, Sep 2–3, 2024,                                       car configuration, explanations could refer to the positive
                         Girona, Spain                                                                                                 environmental aspects of purchasing smaller cars or on the
                         *
                           Corresponding author.
                         $ slubos@ist.tugraz.at (S. Lubos); afelfern@ist.tugraz.at (A. Felfernig);
                                                                                                                                       advantages of electric vehicles compared to gasoline-driven
                         lothar.hotz@uni-hamburg.de (L. Hotz); ttrang@ist.tugraz.at                                                    ones.
                         (T. N. T. Tran); spolater@ist.tugraz.at (S. Polat-Erdeniz);                                                      Positive impacts of such sustainability-aware
                         vietman.le@ist.tugraz.at (V. Le); dgarber@ist.tugraz.at (D. Garber);                                          explanations can be, for example, higher-quality
                         merfat.el-mansi@student.tugraz.at (M. El-Mansi)                                                               configuration decisions, a lower amount of unneeded
                          0000-0002-5024-3786 (S. Lubos); 0000-0003-0108-3146 (A. Felfernig);
                                                                                                                                       components, and components with less negative
                         0000-0001-7370-7726 (L. Hotz); 0000-0002-3550-8352 (T. N. T. Tran);
                         0000-0001-5778-975X (V. Le)
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                             https://sdgs.un.org/goals                                                                                     recommender systems but can also be applied in configuration contexts.


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Table 1                                                               Scenario 2: Long vs. standard range battery. The idea
Cialdini’s principles of persuasion [20].                             is to make configurator users interested in purchasing a car
         principle                      semantics                     with a long-range battery aware of the sustainability aspects
                         feeling of an obligation to give something   of standard-range batteries. To support such explanations,
         reciprocity
                                            back                      we have generated LLM-based explanations using the
                             reduced item availability increases      following LLM prompt: person A wants to purchase an
          scarcity
                                  preparedness to purchase            electric car and is interested in a long-range battery. Please
                           experts have an increased influence on     provide persuasive arguments against purchasing a long range
         authority
                                            users
                                                                      battery following the six persuasion principles of Cialdini.
        commitment
            and
                          users prefer to be consistent with their    The corresponding LLM-generated sustainability-aware
                                  articulated preferences             explanations are depicted in Table 3.
         consistency
                         users like to comply with other users who
           liking
                                  are similar to themselves
                                                                      Scenario 3:         Car not needed in city center.
                               users follow the opinions (of a
        social proof
                             representative set) of other users
                                                                      Configurator users should think about the advantages of
                                                                      not having a car when living in the city center. We have
                                                                      generated related LLM-based persuasive explanations
environmental impacts [8]. From a commercial point of                 using the following LLM prompt: person A who lives
view, such explanations might appear – at least to some               directly in the city center with various connections to public
extent – counterproductive due to potential consequences              transportation wants to purchase a car. Please provide
in terms of decreasing turnovers. Thus, sustainability-               persuasive arguments against purchasing a car following
aware explanations are often in contrast to explanations in           the six persuasion principles of Cialdini. The corresponding
mainstream configuration environments which focus on                  sustainability-aware explanations are depicted in Table 4.
increasing sales rates in most of the cases.
   The contributions of this paper are the following. First,          Scenario 4: Less costly car due to financial situation.
we propose the concept of sustainability-aware explanations           The idea is making configurator users with limited financial
for configurations. Second, we provide reference examples             resources intending to purchase an expensive car to
of such explanations in the automotive domain. Third, we              change their mind and purchase a less expensive car.
present initial results of a corresponding evaluation.                To support such explanations, we have generated LLM-
   The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. In            based explanations using the following (example) LLM
Section 2, we provide different examples of LLM-generated             prompt formulation: person A with very limited financial
sustainability-aware explanations in the car configuration            resources and a family with three children wants to purchase
domain. Thereafter, we discuss initial results of a related           an expensive car. Please provide persuasive arguments
evaluation (Section 3). In Section 4, we discuss threats to           against purchasing an expensive car following the six
validity. Finally, we conclude the paper with Section 5.              persuasion principles of Cialdini. The related LLM-generated
                                                                      explanations are depicted in Table 5.

2. Sustainability-Aware Explanations
                                                                      3. Evaluation
   with LLMs
                                                                      Properties of LLM-based explanations. In Table 6,
In the following, we discuss scenarios where sustainability-          we summarize the different argumentation lines generated
aware explanations can have an impact on user decisions.              by the large language model (LLM). (1) In the context
All scenarios are related to car configuration where users            of the persuasion dimension reciprocity, LLM-generated
receive explanations of current configurations. The major             explanations refer to the aspect of „giving something
goal of such explanations is to make users think about their          back to the community“, for example, purchasing an
current configuration settings and to potentially adapt their         eco-friendly vehicle can be a way of giving back to the
articulated preferences. Consequently, our explanations are           environment. (2) Explanations related to the persuasion
not in the line of why or why not explanations but focus              dimension scarcity on the one hand refer to decreasing
more on indicating potential alternatives to the current              incentives for sustainable equipment (e.g., cars), on the
configuration, i.e., a kind of why not choose something else          other hand to limited resources (e.g., financial resources).
explanation. All example explanations in this paper have              (3) In the context of the persuasion dimension authority,
been generated on the basis of the LLM ChatGPT 3.5.3                  different experts such as environmental experts are used as
                                                                      representatives of authorities. (4) Explanations related to
Scenario 1: SUV vs. smaller car. The idea is to make                  the persuasion dimension commitment assume an existing
persons (configurator users) who intend to purchase an                commitment of the current user, for example, already proved
SUV more aware of sustainability aspects of smaller cars.             in previous configuration sessions. (5) In the context of the
To support this, we have generated LLM-based explanations             persuasion dimension liking, LLM-generated explanations
using the following (example) LLM prompt: Assume the                  refer to a user’s family, friends, and neighbors (e.g., your
following scenario: person A wants to purchase a car and is           family will like your decision). (6) Explanations related to
interested in an SUV. Please provide persuasive explanations          the persuasion dimension social proof refer to trends of
against purchasing an SUV following the six persuasion                peers, the wider community, and similar families.
principles of Cialdini. The resulting explanations are
depicted in Table 2.                                                  LLM-based impact estimates. Using the LLM prompt
                                                                      which of these explanations would have the highest persuasive
3
    https://chat.openai.com                                           impact on a user? Please provide a ranking., we asked the
    Table 2
    Sustainability-aware explanations related to the aspect of purchasing a smaller car compared to an SUV.
         principle                                                   LLM explanation
                         Consider the environmental impact and how it affects everyone. Choosing a more eco-friendly vehicle can
         reciprocity         be your way of giving back to the community and environment. Others will likely appreciate and
                           reciprocate your thoughtful decision, fostering a positive cycle of environmentally conscious choices.
         commitment       You’ve always been committed to sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint. Opting for an SUV
         and              contradicts these values due to its higher emissions and fuel consumption. Staying consistent with your
         consistency             commitment to the environment means choosing a more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly car.
                         Look at the growing trend among your peers and the wider community towards hybrid and electric vehicles.
         social proof       Many people are switching to these options because they are better for the environment and more
                         economical in the long run. Following this trend shows you’re in tune with progressive, responsible choices.
                         Environmental experts and automotive industry leaders are advocating for smaller, more efficient vehicles to
         authority       combat climate change and reduce pollution. Following the guidance of these authorities can help you make
                                             a well-informed decision that aligns with expert recommendations.
                         Your friends and family who care about the environment will appreciate and support your choice of a more
         liking          sustainable vehicle. This decision can strengthen your relationships, as they see you aligning your actions
                                                               with shared values and concerns.
                          With increasing regulations and shifts towards renewable energy, fuel-efficient and eco-friendly vehicles
         scarcity        may soon become the norm, potentially leading to fewer incentives for traditional gas-guzzling SUVs. Take
                            advantage of the current incentives for hybrid or electric vehicles before they become more scarce.


    Table 3
    Sustainability-aware explanations related to the aspect of purchasing a standard compared to a long-range battery.
         principle                                                   LLM explanation
                         Think about the balance between what you get and what you give. By opting for a standard-range battery,
                           you’re reducing the environmental impact associated with producing larger batteries. This considerate
         reciprocity
                         choice benefits the community and environment, and others may appreciate your mindful decision, leading
                                                      them to reciprocate with similar sustainable choices.
                         You’ve been committed to reducing your carbon footprint and promoting sustainability. A standard-range
         commitment
                             battery is more aligned with these values, as it requires fewer resources to produce and has a lower
         and
                           environmental impact. Staying consistent with your commitment to sustainability means choosing the
         consistency
                                                              option that minimizes ecological harm.
                            Many environmentally conscious drivers are opting for electric vehicles with standard-range batteries
                         because they strike a good balance between range and environmental impact. By choosing a standard-range
         social proof
                         battery, you’re aligning with a growing community of eco-friendly drivers who prioritize sustainability over
                                                                           convenience.
                           Experts in environmental science and sustainable technology often highlight the advantages of smaller,
                             more efficient batteries. They point out that while long-range batteries offer more convenience, the
         authority
                         production and disposal of larger batteries have a higher environmental cost. Following the advice of these
                                         authorities can help you make a more environmentally responsible decision.
                           Your friends and family who are also concerned about environmental issues will likely appreciate your
         liking           choice of a standard-range battery. This decision can enhance your relationships as they see you making
                                             sacrifices for the greater good and staying true to your shared values.
                         As technology advances, the efficiency of electric vehicle batteries is continually improving. Standard-range
                             batteries are becoming more capable, offering longer ranges and better performance. By choosing a
         scarcity
                           standard-range battery now, you can take advantage of current technologies and innovations without
                                 feeling the pressure to invest in a long-range battery that may soon become less necessary.



LLM also for a ranking of the impact of the generated                     between the explanations ranked highest by the LLM and
explanations following the idea of LLM self-evaluation                    those selected by the study participants. In this context,
[22]. In most settings, the dimensions authority and                      the authority principle has been regarded as relevant in all
commitment & consistency have been regarded as the two                    example configuration scenarios. This initial result indicates
most impactful persuasion dimensions (see Table 7). The                   basic LLM capabilities to recommend persuasion strategies.
related LLM-based argument is that the latter appeals
directly to a person’s desire to act in accordance with their
past beliefs and statements and the former has a high impact              4. Threats to Validity
specifically in scenarios where the underlying topic involves
                                                                          The explanation concepts presented in this paper are based
technical details. Finally, the dimension of social proof can
                                                                          on one selected configuration scenario (car configuration).
be impactful in situations where social trends and peer
                                                                          These explanations are just high-level examples and many
behaviors impact decisions.
                                                                          further (also more detailed ones) can be envisioned for
                                                                          car configuration (e.g., the sustainability aspects of a less
Feedback of study participants. For a very first                          powerful car engine) and beyond. In our work, we did not
evaluation beyond the LLM feedback, we conducted a small                  focus on a specific phase of a configuration process, i.e.,
user study in our research group with N=10 participants                   the mentioned explanations could even be used before the
(computer science students at our university). The                        configuration process has been started (e.g., as explanations
participants were asked to rank the different explanations                in wish lists or product information). Gaining more
according to their potential persuasive impact. The results               related insights is a major focus of our future research.
are included in Table 7. Overall, there exists an overlap
    Table 4
    Sustainability-aware explanations related to the aspect of waiving a car in the city center.
             principle                                                LLM explanation
                              Consider how much the city has invested in developing a robust public transportation system. By
                               using these resources instead of buying a car, you show appreciation and reciprocate the city’s
             reciprocity      efforts to provide efficient and sustainable transportation options. This can inspire others to also
                                  rely on public transport, enhancing the community’s collective effort to reduce traffic and
                                                                             pollution.
                                 You’ve always been committed to living a minimalist and environmentally friendly lifestyle.
             commitment
                               Owning a car might contradict these values, adding unnecessary expenses and contributing to
             and
                                urban pollution. Staying consistent with your principles means continuing to use the excellent
             consistency
                                                              public transportation available to you.
                              Many city dwellers are moving away from car ownership in favor of public transportation, biking,
                               and walking. This trend reflects a growing recognition of the benefits of car-free living in urban
             social proof
                               areas. By following this trend, you align yourself with a progressive community that prioritizes
                                                             sustainability and efficient urban living.
                                Urban planning experts and environmental authorities advocate for reduced car usage in city
                                  centers to decrease congestion and pollution. By heeding their advice and utilizing public
             authority
                              transport, you’re supporting proven strategies that improve city life and contribute to a healthier
                                                                           environment.
                                 Your friends and neighbors who also rely on public transportation will likely appreciate and
                              support your decision to avoid car ownership. This shared experience can strengthen your bonds
             liking
                              with those around you, as you collectively benefit from less traffic, cleaner air, and a more vibrant
                                                                        urban community.
                              Parking spaces and road capacity in the city center are limited resources. By not purchasing a car,
                               you’re helping to reduce the demand for these scarce resources, making the urban environment
             scarcity
                                 more livable for everyone. Additionally, public transport allows you to avoid the hassle and
                                                    expense associated with finding and paying for parking.


    Table 5
    Sustainability-aware explanations related to the aspect of purchasing an affordable car.
               principle                                              LLM explanation
                                 Think about the support you’ve received from friends, family, and community during tough
                                financial times. By opting for a more affordable car, you demonstrate financial responsibility
               reciprocity
                                and can reciprocate their support by being in a better position to help others when they need
                                                                                 it.
                                  You’ve always been committed to providing the best for your family while managing your
               commitment
                                limited financial resources wisely. Purchasing an expensive car contradicts this commitment
               and
                                and could put unnecessary financial strain on your household. Staying consistent with your
               consistency
                                         goal of financial stability means choosing a car that fits within your budget.
                                 Many families in similar financial situations prioritize practicality and affordability when it
                                 comes to transportation. By choosing a more economical vehicle, you’re following a proven
               social proof
                                   path that many others have taken to ensure they can meet their family’s needs without
                                                                         financial stress.
                                Financial advisors and experts consistently recommend living within your means and avoiding
                                large, unnecessary expenses, especially when money is tight. By following this expert advice,
               authority
                                you’re making a prudent decision that aligns with sound financial practices and secures your
                                                                     family’s financial future.
                                Your friends and family will likely admire and respect your decision to prioritize your family’s
               liking           well-being over the allure of an expensive car. Making a practical choice shows that you value
                                            their advice and shared values of financial prudence and responsibility.
                                Financial resources are currently scarce for your family. By not purchasing an expensive car,
                                 you conserve these limited resources for more critical needs like education, healthcare, and
               scarcity
                                    everyday living expenses. This ensures that you have the financial flexibility to handle
                                                         unexpected costs and opportunities that arise.



The presented impact ranking of explanations has been                      preferences) of the current user are regarded as an important
primarily discussed on the basis of an LLM-generated                       topic of future work.
ranking [22] including corresponding argumentations that
help to understand the proposed ranking. More detailed
studies with real users (and more detailed related preference              5. Conclusions
and context information) are planned within the scope of
                                                                           In this paper, we have introduced the concept of
future work also to better understand the limitations of
                                                                           sustainability-aware explanations of configurations. Using
LLMs with regard to the recommendation of persuasion
                                                                           the example of car configuration, we have explained
strategies. Up to now, no LLM-related hallucination effects
                                                                           and exemplified this type of explanation. Following
could be observed, however, this is an important aspect to
                                                                           a set of persuasion dimensions, we have analyzed the
be taken into account in future work. A recently mentioned
                                                                           LLM-generated explanations with regard to the used
new persuasion principle (identification) [23] will be taken
                                                                           argumentation lines and analyzed the impact of the
into account in future studies. Finally, more detailed
                                                                           generated explanations on the user. In this context, LLMs
LLM prompts better taking into account the context (and
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