Glossary
Plain definitions for Governance, Runtime, and the trust ladder.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ask | Grounded answers from approved sources — view only. |
| See | Operational visibility and reporting — view only. |
| Advise | Drafts and recommendations with a human in the decision loop. |
| Act | Bounded actions inside rules your company sets. |
| Agent Governance | Company control for supported AI paths: access, cost, audit, policy, human gates. |
| Agent Runtime | Optional department execution layer — role assistants on real systems under Governance. |
| Discover | First engagement phase: fit, scope, written success bar. |
| Implement | First production layer against that bar. |
| Expand | Widen only after proof — more departments or deeper scope. |
| Maintain | Managed operate — keep systems safe, cited, and improving. |
See it in context: How Brightwire works · How a project runs