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HuReq

/ˈhjuːrek/

noun

A job, task, or activity that requires human involvement, judgment, or supervision and cannot be adequately performed by artificial intelligence alone.

Origin: 21st century — Blend of "Human" + "Required"

How to Pronounce HuReq

HYOO-rek

/ˈhjuːrek/

HU = "hyoo" (like "human")+REQ = "rek" (like "required")

Example Sentences

Use these as inspiration. The key is to drop HuReq naturally into conversation, just like you would say "remote" or "freelance."

In a meeting

"Let's flag this as HuReq — we need someone to personally handle the client relationship."

Job listing

"This position is HuReq; candidates must be comfortable with high-stakes human interaction."

Discussing AI

"Sure, AI can write copy, but brand strategy is still HuReq."

Healthcare

"Bedside manner is HuReq — patients need human compassion."

Education

"Classroom management is definitely HuReq. No algorithm can replace a teacher's presence."

Casual conversation

"That job sounds super HuReq. Lots of people skills required."

Performance review

"Your role has become more HuReq as we've automated the routine tasks."

Team planning

"Which of these tasks are HuReq vs. automatable?"

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"New word alert: HuReq (hyoo-REK) — a job or task that requires human involvement and can't be done by AI. Some things just need a human touch. #HuReq #HumanRequired"

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Bluesky

"New word alert: HuReq (hyoo-REK) — a job or task that requires human involvement and can't be done by AI. Some things just need a human touch. #HuReq"

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LinkedIn

"I learned a new word today: HuReq. It describes work that requires human judgment, empathy, or creativity — things AI can't replicate. In your field, what would you consider HuReq?"

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Tips for Natural Usage

✓ Do This

  • • Use it as an adjective: "That's a HuReq task"
  • • Use it naturally in context
  • • Explain it briefly the first time
  • • Pair it with familiar concepts

✗ Avoid This

  • • Don't overuse it in one conversation
  • • Don't force it where it doesn't fit
  • • Don't be preachy about AI replacement
  • • Don't gatekeep the definition

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Use these hashtags when posting about HuReq:

#HuReq#HumanRequired#HuReqJobs#HuReqWork

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