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April 8, 2026 · 1 min
Human-in-the-loop isn't a safety net — it's a design principle
Under BaFin and the EU AI Act, design decides conformity. Human-in-the-loop belongs in the architecture, not at the edge.
SIFAMO Editorial — SIFAMO GmbH
Many treat human-in-the-loop as an emergency brake. Under BaFin supervision and the EU AI Act that is not enough: human control must be part of the design, not an after-the-fact safety net.
Conformity is designed in
The EU AI Act requires effective human oversight for high-risk systems. Effective means: at the right time, with the right context, and documented. That cannot be retrofitted.
Control as an interface
We design escalation points where decisions have consequences — with clear accountability and immutable audit trails. The system stays fast while remaining auditable.