What situations demand pausing AI deployment?

High-stakes power imbalances like welfare, borders, bail; coerced consent in workplaces/schools; weak or biased data.

How effective is human-in-the-loop oversight?

Only if reviewers have real authority, time, and incentives — not just rubber-stamping low override rates.

Yes — EU AI Act bans or audits high-risk uses; expect US patchwork adding costs, but ethical firms gain edge.

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