Term
Protocol
Plain-language definition
A repeatable method for coordination.
Technical definition
A documented operational sequence with actors, steps, decision points, escalation rules, and review criteria.
Evidence status
Design Principle
Why it matters
Protocols turn principles into practice.
Example
A handoff protocol defines when an agent must ask for approval.
Related terms
Related frameworks
Sources or further reading
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- NIST AI RMF Playbook
- UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Google Search Central: helpful, reliable, people-first content
- Schema.org DefinedTerm