01 · Foundations

Autonomous systems

Distinguish automation, an autonomous system, and an agent, then read the full lifecycle of an action.

This track does not establish that a system exists, acts correctly, or has safe autonomy.

Objectives

  • Name degrees of delegation.
  • Identify the stages of an action lifecycle.
  • Separate decision, action, and evidence.
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Automation, autonomous systems, and agents

The three terms describe different degrees of choice, context, and delegation; they are not interchangeable.

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The full lifecycle of an automated action

A readable action connects intent, context, policy, control, authorization, action, observation, reconciliation, and evidence.

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