vaihdu

Vaihdu is a neologism used in online discussions and speculative fiction to describe a hypothetical standardized unit for data exchange between virtual agents and human operators. It is not an established technical standard and has no formal specification recognized by standardization bodies.

In imagined models, a vaihdu functions as a modular data container that bundles data payloads, metadata, access controls, provenance, and permissions. Proponents claim it would enable interoperable exchange across different AI systems and platforms while preserving privacy and auditability. Critics argue that the concept remains underspecified and that practical interoperability would depend on governance, consent, and security, not just data packaging.

The term appears in online forums and short fiction from the early 2020s. It is used primarily in speculative contexts rather than formal technical proposals. There is no widely cited canon or canonical specification.

Within speculative scenarios, vaihdu is imagined as a portable unit for AI assistants, autonomous agents, and human-in-the-loop workflows, potentially facilitating data provenance and access control across services. Some writers describe variants such as "vaihdu token" or "vaihdu package" emphasizing different packaging or permission schemes.

See also: data interoperability, data standardization, digital provenance, AI ethics, privacy by design, open data.