Core Concepts
Human-in-the-Loop
Adding human oversight to automated processes and AI systems
What is Human-in-the-Loop?
Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) is an approach to system design where human oversight is integrated into automated processes. Instead of allowing systems to operate completely autonomously, HITL introduces human checkpoints at critical decision points.Human-in-the-Loop is essential for high-stakes automation, particularly in regulated industries or when using AI systems where the consequences of errors are significant.
Why It Matters
Risk Mitigation
Prevent costly or harmful automated actions by requiring human verification.
Regulatory Compliance
Meet compliance requirements in regulated industries like finance and healthcare.
Trust & Confidence
Build trust with users and stakeholders by ensuring critical processes have human oversight.
AI Alignment
Ensure AI systems and agents align with human values and business needs.
HITL in OK!Gotcha
OK!Gotcha provides a framework for implementing Human-in-the-Loop workflows in your applications. Our platform allows you to:- Define approval points - Specify exactly which functions or operations require human approval
- Route approvals - Direct approval requests to the right people or teams
- Manage approvals - Track approval status and history
- Audit decisions - Maintain comprehensive logs of all approval activities
When to Use Human-in-the-Loop
High-Risk Transactions
High-Risk Transactions
Financial operations like large transfers, unusual transactions, or changes to payment details should require human approval to prevent fraud or errors.
Content Moderation
Content Moderation
Edge cases in content moderation where AI might be uncertain can be routed to human moderators for final decisions.
Data Access Control
Data Access Control
Requests for sensitive data or unusual data access patterns can trigger a human approval workflow to prevent data breaches.
AI Agent Actions
AI Agent Actions
When building AI agents that can take actions on behalf of users or businesses, critical or high-impact actions should have human oversight.
Implementation Models
OK!Gotcha supports different HITL implementation models to fit your specific needs:Pre-execution Approval
The most common model, where actions are queued for approval before execution:Threshold-Based Approval
Approval is only required when certain thresholds are met:Next Steps
- Learn about configuring approval requirements
- Explore flexible workflows for different approval scenarios
- Check out our SDK integration for implementation details