What is Human-in-the-loop? Definition and why it matters
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A named person validates exploitability, severity and disclosure before a finding is reported to a client or maintainer.

Detail: Every firm on this index states it. The CIRCL study shows why: the AI rated four of seven severities too high and one critical too low. The person who signs the report is accountable for those calls.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-13