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AI SYSTEM — Artificial Intelligence

Human in the loop

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A human reviews, corrects or approves an AI system’s results at defined points.

For important or risky steps – such as a payment, customer communication or an HR decision – the AI does not decide alone; a human gives approval.

Human oversight is a central requirement of many regulations, including the EU AI Act for high-risk systems. It only works, however, if the reviewer has enough time, information and authority to say no.

General information, not legal or professional advice.