Review protects the decision, not the tool
Automation is most valuable when it reduces routine effort while preserving accountability for consequential decisions. A review gate specifies when a human should inspect an output, what they should decide, and how that decision changes the next step.
Make escalation visible
Define the signals that trigger escalation: missing source context, an exception to policy, a high-impact action, or low confidence in a classification. The system should make these moments easier to see, not hide them behind a smooth interface.
Use review data to improve the workflow
Corrections reveal where instructions, source material, or handoffs are weak. Record the reason for a correction so the workflow can be improved through evidence rather than a cycle of undocumented edits.