Autouri

Autouri is a neologism encountered in several niche contexts, without a single, universally recognized definition. In different communities it has come to signify self-governing processes, self-originating patterns, or fictional entities. The term is not widely standardized and is typically defined locally by authors, researchers, or communities.

In technology and information systems, autouri commonly refers to autonomous routing and policy update mechanisms. Such systems aim to adapt data flows, network routes, or task schedules without central control, using agents, decentralized consensus, or machine learning to optimize efficiency and resilience.

In speculative fiction and worldbuilding, autouri is used as a proper noun for various imagined concepts—ranging from a species or intelligent lifeform to an energy phenomenon or artifact—typically characterized by self-sustaining or self-referencing properties.

Etymology for autouri is uncertain; it appears to be a blended neologism built from auto- meaning self and a suffix chosen by users. Because of its niche use, sources vary and standardized definitions have not emerged.

See also: autonomy, self-organization, autonomous systems, decentralization.