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Defensive Programming

Wrap unpredictable AI in predictable checks before anything acts.

Predictable software checks unpredictable AI.

Validate the output against rules before anything happens downstream - and never give the AI a button that acts on its own. The AI drafts; a human or a hard rule controls the irreversible step.

When to use  Designing any AI workflow where a wrong output could do real damage.

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topic: risk & safety type: principle

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