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How do you balance the use of AI tools with human judgement?
How do you balance the use of AI tools with human judgement?
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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I determine what and how I use AI in my day to day learning and how I should use it when it comes to my strengths and weakness, don't abuse it and use it like crutch but use it to balance the imbalance you have in your life.
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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We need to take charge of how AI creates things for us so we can keep everything in balance.
Goodera Careervillage
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I see the use of AI as another tool to support you with your daily tasks. The balance between AI and human judgement completely depends on what you are after. Asking GenAI for restaurant tips is a completely different story than asking for medical advise.
It's very important though to understand what AI can and can't do for. It's important to understand the weaknesses of (Gen)AI and always be critical to any response it gives you. Don't blindly trust and accept the responses. I think, in general, that using AI should be an addition to your own judgement, in addition to your own logical reasoning and validating responses that you get.
It's very important though to understand what AI can and can't do for. It's important to understand the weaknesses of (Gen)AI and always be critical to any response it gives you. Don't blindly trust and accept the responses. I think, in general, that using AI should be an addition to your own judgement, in addition to your own logical reasoning and validating responses that you get.
Niels de Jongh
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You need to be clear about your very human specific skills, what an AI can't really replace: empathy, ethical judgement, creativity, genuine interest, collaboration. Be very specific in your questions and prompts to the AI: don't be vague and provide as much context and guardrails as possible. Otherwise you'll get bad answers. Be sure to validate the accuracy of the answer. And add your own insights.
Understand which processes and tasks could be replaced by AI and Agents, so you can build capabilities yourself that complement the AI.
Understand which processes and tasks could be replaced by AI and Agents, so you can build capabilities yourself that complement the AI.
Goodera Careervillage
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Goodera’s Answer
Continue to educate yourself ! Ai is something that was created never forget that. So learn its strengths and weaknesses and base your judgement on that. Its meant to assist but isn't always accurate
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Always balance what you understand as a foundation against responses from AI. Try multiple sources of information, including AI providers. Then let truth resonant from within you. Light that you possess inside will help guide you to the truth being presented to. If it feels disingenuine, it likely is.
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Goodera’s Answer
I balance it with human judgment. There's no one-size-fits-all rule, but using common sense is a great way to decide when to use AI.
L D
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I balance the use of AI tools with human judgment by understanding what AI excels at and what weaknesses or traps exist with AI, especially when it comes to making judgmental decisions.
AI is really good at processing and analyzing massive datasets, spotting patterns, or performing repetitive tasks. It doesn’t get tired or distracted, so it’s great for these types of tasks, especially since they can be repetitive or rule-based. AI can also help me see different perspectives or forecast different scenarios, which I can then use to make better and more informed decisions.
However, I often find that AI has difficulty understanding the “why” behind certain things or datasets. It also cannot understand human fallacy or compassion, which is essential if you have to make emotional decisions. I would also not rely on AI to help with finding outside-the-box solutions or new ideas.
AI is really good at processing and analyzing massive datasets, spotting patterns, or performing repetitive tasks. It doesn’t get tired or distracted, so it’s great for these types of tasks, especially since they can be repetitive or rule-based. AI can also help me see different perspectives or forecast different scenarios, which I can then use to make better and more informed decisions.
However, I often find that AI has difficulty understanding the “why” behind certain things or datasets. It also cannot understand human fallacy or compassion, which is essential if you have to make emotional decisions. I would also not rely on AI to help with finding outside-the-box solutions or new ideas.
Sandeep Khandelwal
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San Ramon, California
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Sandeep’s Answer
The balance between using AI tools and human judgment is achieved by treating AI as a highly efficient but fundamentally non-creative assistant.
You must apply the 80/20 Rule. Let AI handle the 80% of tasks that are predictable, repetitive, and time-consuming, while dedicating your human judgment to the 20% that requires critical thinking, context, and ethics.
I hope this helps!
You must apply the 80/20 Rule. Let AI handle the 80% of tasks that are predictable, repetitive, and time-consuming, while dedicating your human judgment to the 20% that requires critical thinking, context, and ethics.
I hope this helps!
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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When using AI it is very important to remember that at the end of the day it is an automated programed tool and not a magic 8 ball of sorts. Treat AI with skepticism as you would with people and making sure to always have a secondary source of information. Another aspect to consider is that AI is incapable of understanding human judgment and emotions so it will lack when it comes to those nuances. To get the best out of your AI tool, be as specific and descriptive as possible while also keeping in mind that it is still a tool that is actively improving.
Sankarraj Subramani
GenAI Opensource Contributor and GenAI Sr. SDET
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For me, balancing AI tools with human judgment comes down to treating AI as a co-pilot, not the pilot. AI tools are excellent at automating repetitive tasks, predicting patterns, and generating insights at scale—but the final decisions, especially in regulated and high-impact domains, must rest with people who bring context, ethics, and empathy.
In my projects, I’ve used AI to accelerate quality assurance by generating test cases, predicting defect hotspots, and simulating complex scenarios. For example, at United Airlines, predictive AI helped simulate satellite handovers for Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. The AI flagged potential connectivity risks, but it was human judgment—considering FAA compliance, passenger safety, and operational context—that determined what fixes were truly viable. Similarly, at Freddie Mac, AI-driven bias detection models identified edge cases in mortgage approvals, but it was human oversight that ensured fairness and alignment with federal housing policies.
To strengthen this balance, I’ve completed certifications in AI Governance and Compliance 2.0, Generative AI Governance, and AI-Driven Cybersecurity. These programs emphasized transparency, accountability, and responsible AI. I apply those principles by asking: Is this AI output explainable? Does it align with ethical and regulatory standards? Does it consider the human impact?
In short, I let AI tools do the heavy lifting on speed and scale, but I use human judgment to validate, contextualize, and ethically guide the outcomes. This balance ensures that technology supports people, rather than replacing their critical thinking or responsibility.
In my projects, I’ve used AI to accelerate quality assurance by generating test cases, predicting defect hotspots, and simulating complex scenarios. For example, at United Airlines, predictive AI helped simulate satellite handovers for Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. The AI flagged potential connectivity risks, but it was human judgment—considering FAA compliance, passenger safety, and operational context—that determined what fixes were truly viable. Similarly, at Freddie Mac, AI-driven bias detection models identified edge cases in mortgage approvals, but it was human oversight that ensured fairness and alignment with federal housing policies.
To strengthen this balance, I’ve completed certifications in AI Governance and Compliance 2.0, Generative AI Governance, and AI-Driven Cybersecurity. These programs emphasized transparency, accountability, and responsible AI. I apply those principles by asking: Is this AI output explainable? Does it align with ethical and regulatory standards? Does it consider the human impact?
In short, I let AI tools do the heavy lifting on speed and scale, but I use human judgment to validate, contextualize, and ethically guide the outcomes. This balance ensures that technology supports people, rather than replacing their critical thinking or responsibility.
Khrum Kashan
Product Manager
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Redmond, Washington
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Khrum’s Answer
I treat AI as a smart assistant, not a decision-maker. It helps surface patterns, summarize data, and speed up analysis but human judgment stays in charge.
Before trusting an AI output, I always ask: Does this make sense in context?
For subjective or high-impact choices, I combine AI insights with experience, ethics, and intuition.
The goal is balance let AI handle scale and speed, while people provide empathy, context, and accountability.
Before trusting an AI output, I always ask: Does this make sense in context?
For subjective or high-impact choices, I combine AI insights with experience, ethics, and intuition.
The goal is balance let AI handle scale and speed, while people provide empathy, context, and accountability.
Amber Auld
Head of Insurance, banking and capital markets
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Amber’s Answer
In some situations, it's safe for AI to make decisions, and a person can then review and approve them. As AI systems start working together to handle tasks and business processes, it's crucial to have the right safeguards to protect people and ensure good results. Keeping humans involved in these processes is important because AI should support people and benefit humanity.
Sumitra Biswal
Independent researcher in the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity
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India
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Sumitra’s Answer
Hi!
Great question. I see AI as an Intelligent Assistant that gathers and organizes knowledge from vast sources to provide decision-making inputs. But the actual decision must always stay in human hands. Humans bring context, judgment, empathy, and ethical reasoning, qualities AI cannot replicate.
When used together, AI helps speed up research and analysis, while humans ensure the outcome is responsible and meaningful. It’s a balance: AI provides the lens, but humans decide where to look and what to act on. In this way, both complement each other to reach a bigger goal.
Warm regards,
Sumitra
Great question. I see AI as an Intelligent Assistant that gathers and organizes knowledge from vast sources to provide decision-making inputs. But the actual decision must always stay in human hands. Humans bring context, judgment, empathy, and ethical reasoning, qualities AI cannot replicate.
When used together, AI helps speed up research and analysis, while humans ensure the outcome is responsible and meaningful. It’s a balance: AI provides the lens, but humans decide where to look and what to act on. In this way, both complement each other to reach a bigger goal.
Warm regards,
Sumitra