What actions should require human approval in AI workflows?
Answer:
High-impact, irreversible, customer-facing, or compliance-sensitive actions should be gated by approval.
The full story
If you would regret it executing incorrectly, it probably needs approval.
Practical guidelines
- Irreversible changes (delete, revoke access).
- Money movement (refunds, payouts).
- Customer-facing publishing or messaging.
A good rule: start conservative, measure outcomes, then expand autonomy where the data supports it.