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Design AI Automation Boundaries
AI Interfaces · ai
Updated 2026-07-28
Automation needs clear boundaries.
Separate:
Suggest:
User decides.
Assist:
User approves.
Automate:
System acts independently.
Increase confirmation requirements as impact increases.
Low-risk:
Formatting.
Sorting.
Organization.
High-risk:
Sending.
Deleting.
Publishing.
Financial actions.
The more power the system has, the more visibility the user needs.
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