Trust · 03
Decision Provenance
Understanding not only what happened, but why it happened.
Why It Matters
AI doesn't just generate answers — it is taking part in decisions. So organizations must know —
- What information was used?
- What decision was made?
- Who approved it?
- Can it be reviewed later?
Decision Trail
User Request
Knowledge Source
AI Recommendation
Human Review
Final Decision
Audit Record
Optional · Trust Ledger
For high-trust environments such as government services, regulated industries and critical operations, key decision points can optionally be recorded into a trust ledger — providing long-term auditability, accountability and evidence preservation without affecting day-to-day system performance.
Not every interaction requires a ledger — critical decisions do.
Further Reading
Decision Provenance · White Paper #001