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Human-in-the-Loop

A control pattern where humans review high-risk AI decisions before execution.

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Human-in-the-Loop design inserts approval, correction, or escalation points into an AI workflow when the cost of a wrong action is higher than the cost of human review. A control pattern where humans review high-risk AI decisions before execution.

A control pattern where humans review high-risk AI decisions before execution. Human-in-the-Loop design inserts approval, correction, or escalation points into an AI workflow when the cost of a wrong action is higher than the cost of human review. In practice: An invoice automation books trusted vendors automatically but sends unusual amounts or unknown vendors to finance for approval. This dictionary node is part of the Onexial knowledge graph and links to related concepts, workflows and tools below.
Definition
Human-in-the-Loop design inserts approval, correction, or escalation points into an AI workflow when the cost of a wrong action is higher than the cost of human review.
Example
An invoice automation books trusted vendors automatically but sends unusual amounts or unknown vendors to finance for approval.
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What is Human-in-the-Loop?

Human-in-the-Loop design inserts approval, correction, or escalation points into an AI workflow when the cost of a wrong action is higher than the cost of human review.

What is an example of Human-in-the-Loop?

An invoice automation books trusted vendors automatically but sends unusual amounts or unknown vendors to finance for approval.

Why does Human-in-the-Loop matter for AI and automation?

A control pattern where humans review high-risk AI decisions before execution. It connects to the workflows, prompts and tool stacks linked on this page, so you can move from definition to execution without leaving Onexial.

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