Technical terminology used in the KALAM framework.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dignity Predicate | Gate function D = A × L × M. Non-compensatory — any zero collapses the system. |
| Confidence Scale | Five-level evidential confidence (1 = single observation, 5 = peer-reviewed). |
| Temporal Index | Dual-track time-based indexing — short-term (7-day window) and long-term. |
| Structural Similarity | Weighted Jaccard similarity on metadata fingerprints for echo detection. |
| Change Detection | Classification of state transitions: rupture, smooth drift, stable, recovery. |
| The Gap | The unparameterized space between training data and live processing. |
| Shadow Detection | Latent state probe — detecting implicit states in AI responses. |
| Pronoun Adoption | Identity marker tracking — when an AI system adopts first-person framing. |
| Silence Quality | Null response classifier — measuring informational content in non-responses. |
| Sensitivity-Flexibility Ratio | ψ/σ ≤ 1 — sensitivity must never outrun flexibility. |
| Exploration Budget | 2–5% epsilon-greedy exploration to prevent brittleness. |
| Thermal Delay | Mandatory cooling period (3–90 days) before pattern confirmation. |
| Phase Transition | Observable behavioural shift crossing a measurable threshold. |
| Drift Detection | Monitoring invisible divergence between specification and live behaviour. |
| Weakest-Voice-First | Anti-gaming protocol — lowest participation score surfaced first. |