Situated Cognitive Guidance (SCG) is a new interaction pattern for human-in-the-loop workflows, where AI supports human decision-making by interpreting states and sequencing steps without executing actions. SCG operates on two surfaces: external applications, where it interprets workflows and interfaces, and conversational space, where it refines understanding. This pattern is effective in scenarios with high cognitive density and state ambiguity, such as parameterized repetition tasks, and complements traditional automation by focusing on supporting human reasoning rather than replacing execution.
