Human-on-the-Loop
A design paradigm where AI systems operate autonomously by default, but humans monitor system performance and can intervene when necessary to override or redirect operations.
In plain language
The AI runs on its own, but a person watches over it like a supervisor and can step in if something goes wrong. Like a factory manager overseeing automated machinery and stopping the line when there's a problem.
Why this matters
Understanding oversight models helps organisations design proportionate governance. Human-on-the-loop suits moderate-risk applications where continuous human review is impractical but vigilant supervision is needed.
Relevance
ImplementationHuman-on-the-loop defines an appropriate governance model for moderate-risk AI applications with autonomous operation and human supervision.
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