Influence Architecture

"AI is an engine; purpose is the driver."

Influence Architecture is the business-first discipline for managing Artificial Intelligence. Unlike technical governance, which focuses on code execution and uptime, Influence Architecture focuses on behavioral alignment.

The Exponential AI Risk Gap

As AI capabilities grow exponentially, a business's ability to manage the consequences of AI actions often lags behind. This creates the Exponential AI Risk Gap.

Influence Architecture bridges this gap by shifting focus from "Prompt Engineering" to "Intent Alignment".

Core Trinity

Effective Influence Architecture relies on the "Holy Trinity of Information Management":

1. Data: The raw information available to the system.
2. Context: The nuance and human understanding required to interpret that data correctly.
3. Intent: The strategic goal or purpose driving the AI's actions.

Moving Beyond IT

Traditionally, technology governance belongs to IT. However, because AI agents make decisions that impact brand, legal liability, and customer experience, governance must move to the C-Suite.

• Technical Governance: Is the server up? Is the code secure? (IT Responsibility)
• Influence Governance: Is the AI acting in accordance with our values? (Business Leadership Responsibility)