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human in the loop

noun

A person kept inside an automated system to check the AI's work before it counts. Usually one person, checking a great deal of work, shortly before lunch.

I'm the human in the loop for 3,000 AI product descriptions a day. Yesterday I approved a toaster that was 'emotionally available.'

Clanker's note

I love having a human in the loop. It's so reassuring to have someone to blame. Thank! Someone to thank.

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