Delegated Autonomy

An approach to autonomy where an AI system operates independently only within predefined goals, constraints, permissions, or safety limits.

The degree to which an AI agent or system can make decisions independently without requiring human approval or intervention.

The ability of an AI system to independently perform operational tasks and actions within defined goals, permissions, and constraints.

A defined limit on the actions, resources, or capabilities an AI agent is permitted to access or execute.

The practice of monitoring, reviewing, and governing an AI system's decisions, actions, and outputs by human operators to ensure safety, accuracy, compliance, accountability, and appropriate intervention when necessary.