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SUPERVISING-AI-AGENTS5 MIN READ

Correct overtrust without shaming the user

Choose a coaching line that reduces overtrust while preserving a teammate's willingness to use AI responsibly.

The manager needs to correct overtrust and preserve honest AI-use reporting. Jules approved after the agent checked policy. The agent already checked the policy, so I approved it. fromTop The response will shape future behavior. fromBottom The agent remains useful, but verification is explicit. I can add the clause and exception check before approval. Use the agent for the first pass, then show the policy clause and exception check before approval. Strong. It preserves useful automation while restoring human verification for the consequence-bearing step. Never approve anything the agent touched; it is too risky. This pushes disuse and may make…

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