CKO-022Human Oversight & AutonomyStrong evidence
What is human oversight?
Human oversight is the active involvement of people in supervising, verifying and taking responsibility for AI-assisted work.
In more detail
Human oversight ensures that important decisions remain accountable and transparent. Oversight may include checking outputs, reviewing classifications, validating interpretations and monitoring performance. The level of oversight should increase as task risk increases.
Why it matters
AI systems can fail in unexpected ways.
Decision rule
The greater the potential harm from error, the greater the required oversight.
Common misconception
“Human oversight means glancing at outputs after completion.”
At a glance
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Key takeaway
Human oversight is a safeguard, not a formality.