Human Oversight Pattern

Visual indicators showing where and how humans remain in control of AI-assisted processes.

Examples

Process Flow Indicator

🤖 Initial Screening Automated
→
👤 Review & Decision Human Required

Oversight Status Badge

Human Reviewing

Awaiting Human Review 
<span class="tardigrade-oversight-badge tardigrade-active">
    <span class="tardigrade-indicator"></span>
    Human Reviewing
</span>

Decision Authority Card

Loan Application Review

AI System Can:
  • Verify documents
  • Calculate risk scores
  • Flag inconsistencies
Human Must:
  • Make final decision
  • Review flagged items
  • Handle appeals

Current Status: Awaiting loan officer review

Override Notification

âš¡ Human Override Applied

A human reviewer has modified the AI recommendation.

View details

AI Recommendation: Deny - Risk score 85

Human Decision: Approve with conditions

Reason: Additional context considered