Human-in-the-loop
Human-in-the-loop refers to decision systems where people remain responsible for approval, oversight, or escalation at defined points.
Definition
Core meaning
Human-in-the-loop refers to decision systems where people remain responsible for approval, oversight, or escalation at defined points.
Operational role
Why it matters
Many operational workflows need explicit checkpoints where a human reviews a decision before execution continues.
Category link
How it supports OADI
OADI supports both automated and human-reviewed decisions because the architecture governs the routing, controls, and feedback around both.
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