Human-in-the-loop (Human Oversight)
Design ensuring human oversight and intervention.
Definition
A governance and design principle requiring meaningful human oversight, intervention, or escalation mechanisms during an AI system's operation so humans can monitor, override, or halt automated decisions where appropriate. The document frames human-in-the-loop/on-the-loop controls as essential for accountability, responsible procurement, and mitigation of harms in public-sector deployments.
Related Terms
Human‑in‑the‑loop
Human oversight modality allowing human intervention in AI decisions....
Human involvement
Degree of human review, approval, or override of AI outputs....
Human agency and oversight
Requirement to preserve meaningful human decision‑making and control....
modes of human involvement (human-in/on/over-the-loop)
Human-in/on/over-the-loop models describing levels of human intervention....
Meaningful human oversight
Appropriate human involvement proportionate to risk....