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What remains human when AI enters product-led growth?
Table 9What remains human when AI enters product-led growth?
| Candidate AI contribution | Human responsibility | Minimum record |
|---|---|---|
| Cluster product events | Confirm event meaning and account grain. | Feature, version, cohort, and review. |
| Flag a threshold crossing | Check eligibility, exclusions, and timing. | Rule version, evidence, and disposition. |
| Propose a handoff | Decide whether the owner and workflow fit. | Recommendation, override, and rationale. |
| Surface a constraint | Validate security, procurement, or capacity context. | Exception, reviewer, and next state. |
| Summarize an outcome path | Check denominator, comparison, and uncertainty. | Source records, summary version, and sign-off. |
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What is product-led growth? Product usage is not a growth loop
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