Human-in-the-loop · Jun 11, 2026

HITL for Customer-Facing AI Agents: Refunds, Cancellations, and Account Changes

Customer-facing AI agents face a HITL paradox: customers want instant resolution, but mistakes are measured in churn and compliance exposure. Here's how to design the approval routing for refunds, cancellations, and account changes that delivers speed without sacrificing safety.

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