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Human leadsOct 23, 2026

A human sign-off only counts if the reviewer can say no

A Forbes analysis argues that putting a human in the loop often just parks the liability on a person who cannot weigh agent actions at machine speed, and that real control comes from fewer, weightier approvals plus limits set before the agent acts. On Monday, take one agent workflow, keep sign-off only at the steps where a reviewer has the time, facts and authority to refuse, and turn the rest into spending caps and a stop switch with a named owner.

Source: Forbes, Oct 20, 2026 · The Human In The Loop Is Where AI Agents Park The Liability ↗ · Approved by Reggie

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