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Human-in-the-loop
A control arrangement in which a human must actively approve each critical action before the system carries it out. Nothing consequential happens without a deliberate human decision. Human-in-the-loop means nothing consequential happens without a person actively approving it; for operators and policy it is the strongest control point and the baseline many autonomy rules assume.
A control arrangement in which a human must actively approve each critical action before the system carries it out. Nothing consequential happens without a deliberate human decision.
Why it matters
Human-in-the-loop means nothing consequential happens without a person actively approving it; for operators and policy it is the strongest control point and the baseline many autonomy rules assume.
Standards & authorities
- DoD Directive 3000.09, Autonomy in Weapon Systems (2023)
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Frequently asked
What is Human-in-the-loop?
A control arrangement in which a human must actively approve each critical action before the system carries it out. Nothing consequential happens without a deliberate human decision.
Why does Human-in-the-loop matter for defense and counter-UAS operators?
Human-in-the-loop means nothing consequential happens without a person actively approving it; for operators and policy it is the strongest control point and the baseline many autonomy rules assume.
What standard or authority governs Human-in-the-loop?
Human-in-the-loop is defined or governed by DoD Directive 3000.09, Autonomy in Weapon Systems (2023).