regulaarkeel
Regulaarkeel is a neologism used in speculative discussions of autonomous systems to denote a regulative framework that governs decision making by rule-based agents operating in dynamic and uncertain environments. It envisions a two-layer structure: a normative core of non-negotiable rules and a peripheral layer of context-sensitive heuristics that adapt the agent’s actions within safe boundaries.
Etymology: The term blends regula, Latin for rule, with a constructed suffix -arkeel designed to suggest archē
Definition and components: A regulaarkeel framework comprises (a) a set of core rules that are auditable and
Origins and usage: The concept emerged in online discussions in the early 2020s and has since appeared
Criticism and relation to other ideas: Critics argue that the term is vague or overly dependent on
See also: regulative principle, explainable AI, rule-based systems, governance of artificial intelligence.