Autonomous systems need independent evidence chains, not just model trust
defaultsettle · x · 2026-08-22
The post proposes "evidence rails" for autonomous systems, emphasizing that capability does not equal authority or execution. The model can only propose state transitions; the surrounding system must establish authoritative state, verify permissions at execution, and observe the result to settle (PASS/FAIL/INDETERMINATE). The key is an independent, continuous ACCOUNT layer that prevents the agent from rewriting history, ensuring evidence is bound in signed receipts across tools, agents, and steps.
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