AI Glossary

Human-in-the-loop

Also called HITL

What does “Human-in-the-loop” mean?

Human-in-the-loop: Design in which a person reviews, approves or corrects an AI system at key points rather than letting it run unchecked. It is common before irreversible or high-stakes actions such as payments, deletions or sending messages.

Human-in-the-loop visual guide: Design in which a person reviews, approves or corrects an AI system at key points rather than letting it run unchecked. It is common before irreversible or high-stakes actions such as payments, deletions or sending messages.
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What is an example of “Human-in-the-loop”?

An agent preparing a purchase stops to show the item and total, and only buys after the user confirms.

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