Case Study

Prompt-Based Delegation as Institutional Contract

Delegation in agent systems is often enacted through natural language instructions rather than formal contracts or policies. These instructions are mutable and difficult to audit.

Summary

Delegation in agent systems is often enacted through natural language instructions rather than formal contracts or policies. These instructions are mutable and difficult to audit.

Method

Cultural Pilot Framework.

Institutional Questions

  • What constitutes consent or scope?
  • How is delegation revoked?
  • Who interprets intent after execution?
  • AI Workforce Identity
  • Language Governance

Status

Published — comparative.

Case Record
  • Section: Experiments / Case Studies
  • Status: Published — comparative.
  • Method: Cultural Pilot Framework.