Glossary Archive

Identifying unstated assumptions embedded in a problem or analysis.

Maintaining clear responsibility for decisions when AI tools provide input.

The assumption that carefully written prompts guarantee reliable or accurate AI responses.

Adjusting the level of evaluation and verification based on the stakes of a decision.

Confirming factual statements within AI-generated responses.

Recognizing the potential impact and reversibility of decisions.

A moment where external input improves decision quality.

The expectation that a professional can explain and justify the reasoning behind a decision.

The person or role responsible for making and defending a decision.

The degree to which the problem and desired outcome are clearly understood.