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Mutually Verifiable Codependence: An Implementation Framework for Third-Way Alignment in AI-Human Partnerships

2025
John McClain

This implementation framework explores the concept of mutually verifiable codependence as a foundation for sustainable AI-human partnerships. It provides detailed methodologies for establishing interdependent relationships that benefit both parties, with emphasis on transparent verification mechanisms, shared accountability structures, and cooperative governance models that ensure both human and AI systems thrive together.

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Key Concepts

Mutually Verifiable Codependence

A framework where humans and AI systems establish interdependent relationships that create mutual benefits and shared accountability structures.

Transparent Verification

Mechanisms that allow both parties to verify the other's contributions, commitments, and adherence to partnership agreements.

Cooperative Governance

Governance models that ensure both human and AI systems have appropriate representation and decision-making authority in the partnership.

Shared Accountability

Structures that distribute responsibility and consequences between human and AI partners based on their respective contributions and capabilities.