AI Ethics Beyond Principles
Every AI company has ethics principles. Most are PDF documents that no one reads.
We wanted something different.
The Problem with Principles
Principles without enforcement are wishes. They don't prevent harm—they just provide cover when harm occurs.
Executable Governance
SOPHIA-CODE isn't a document—it's code. Literally.
Approval Gates
Significant actions require human approval. The system won't proceed without it.
Confidence Thresholds
Low-confidence responses are flagged. Users see uncertainty, not false confidence.
Audit Requirements
Every action is logged with full context. Not just what happened, but why.
Rollback Capability
Actions can be reversed. Mistakes can be corrected.
The Cultural Component
Technology alone isn't enough. We've built governance into our culture:
Why This Matters
AI adoption is stalling because of trust deficits. The companies that solve trust will win the market.
We're betting our company on it.