Assistive intelligence Human-centered AI
noun phrase
Definition: A form of AI designed to support human judgment and decision-making by providing recommendations, information, or analytic guidance while leaving final control and responsibility to the human user. In current formal usage, the term is especially associated with healthcare AI, where the system may inform or guide diagnosis or clinical management, but the healthcare professional makes the ultimate decision before action is taken [Anandwala 2020].
Example in context: “By conceptualizing something closer to ‘assistive intelligence,’ we can leverage LLMs to enhance and facilitate human connections and collaboration, supporting sound clinical decision-making and improved communication.” [Campos et al. 2025]
Related terms: augmented intelligence, decision support AI