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Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) has emerged as a promising approach to democratize AI development by enabling non-technical stakeholders to participate in the creation of AI systems. However, its role in supporting collaboration between citizen developers and AI experts remains underexplored.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study examines AI experts' perceptions of AutoML's potential as a boundary object that facilitates communication and collaboration between citizen developers and AI experts. An exploratory qualitative interview study was conducted with 14 AI experts from various industries to examine their perceptions of how GUI-based low- or no-code AutoML prototypes may support collaboration.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings indicate that AutoML can provide a shared frame of reference that supports knowledge exchange, mutual understanding, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Interviewees highlighted that AutoML-generated insights and early-stage prototypes facilitate iterative, feedback-driven development processes and help overcome data and modeling barriers. 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