Technical
Partial automation
System contributes to or augments human judgment.
Definition
Partial automation applies when the ADS supports, informs, or augments human decision‑makers who retain ultimate authority and can review or override outputs. The Directive requires clear human oversight roles and documented override/review capabilities for partially automated systems.
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Full automation
System makes the final decision without human intervention....
Automated decision system (ADS)
Any system used to make, assist, or inform administrative decisions....
Human supervision
Requirement for human oversight of AI decision-support systems....
AI-assisted decision
Decision where AI provides input to a human decision-maker....
AI-based systems
Systems using algorithms or models to perform cognitive tasks....