The EAVE Architectural Vision
The core concept behind the EAVE is a decoupled architecture designed for maximum flexibility. This framework is intended to separate the validation *process* from the validation *rules*.
The Core Engine Concept
We envision a domain-agnostic orchestration system responsible for the high-level validation process. Its conceptual duties would include:
- Loading a pre-defined ethical framework.
- Executing rules associated with that framework against a piece of data.
- Aggregating the results into a meaningful compliance score.
- Generating a final, auditable report.
The "Ethical Cartridge" Concept
The "cartridge" is a pluggable module containing the specific logic for a use case. The goal is to create cartridges for various domains, such as:
- GovTech: A "Tally Sticks UK" cartridge for public spending.
- FinTech: A "Responsible Lending" cartridge for financial services.
- Corporate Governance: An "ESG Compliance" cartridge for enterprises.
This separation of the engine from the rules is the key to creating a truly universal platform for ethical governance.
Our Commitment to Transparent Research
We believe that building trust in automated governance systems requires a commitment to open dialogue and research. Our approach is to be as transparent as possible with our findings, methodologies, and the ethical frameworks we analyze.
Our research focus includes:
- Comparative analysis of different governance models (e.g., CBDCs vs. existing systems).
- Exploration of historical and modern ethical frameworks.
- Policy papers on the application of technology to public accountability.
While our specific underlying source code and proprietary methods remain confidential pending intellectual property protection, our high-level research and findings on the *application* of ethical governance will be shared openly to foster discussion and collaboration.
Development Philosophy
Our approach emphasizes careful architectural planning and incremental development. We believe that ethical governance systems require the highest standards of security, transparency, and reliability.
The EAVE concept represents our vision for the future of automated ethical compliance - a system that can adapt to any regulatory framework while maintaining consistent validation methodologies.