Decide where humans stay in charge.
How much AI should do on its own depends on the cost of a mistake. Match autonomy to risk, one decision at a time.
AI Suggests
The person decides and acts.
PERSON APPROVES
AI acts after a yes.
AI ACTS, PERSON REVIEWS
Checked after the fact.
AI ACTS ALONE
Only where mistakes are cheap and reversible.
Impact of an error
Who is harmed, and how badly?
Reversibility
Can it be undone quickly and completely?
Regulation
Do rules require a human decision here?
Real review
Does the reviewer have the time and info to check?
Match autonomy to risk.