AI Ethics, Safety & Governance

7 plain-language definitions from the TiorAI glossary, filed under AI Ethics, Safety & Governance. Every entry opens with a one-sentence definition, then explains where the term is used.

7 terms

AI Bias

AI bias refers to systematic errors in artificial intelligence systems that lead to unfair, inaccurate, or discriminatory outcomes.

AI Ethics

AI ethics is the set of principles and practices that guide the responsible design, development, and use of artificial intelligence systems.

AI Fairness

AI fairness is the principle of designing and using artificial intelligence systems in ways that minimize bias and ensure equitable treatment across different individuals and groups.

AI Safety

AI safety is the practice of designing, training, and using artificial intelligence systems in ways that minimize harm, reduce risk, and ensure reliable, ethical, and aligned outcomes.

Explainable AI (XAI)

Explainable AI (XAI) refers to methods and systems that make artificial intelligence decisions transparent, understandable, and interpretable by humans.

Hallucination (AI)

An AI hallucination occurs when an artificial intelligence system generates information that sounds confident but is incorrect, misleading, or entirely fabricated.

Human-in-the-Loop (HITL)

Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) is a system design approach where human input is intentionally integrated into automated or AI-driven processes to guide, validate, or improve outcomes.