What It Is
The Decision Envelope is a structured template for documenting any decision made with AI assistance. It captures the context, inputs, AI recommendations, human judgment, and final rationale — creating an auditable record.
When to Use
Use the Decision Envelope whenever:
- An AI system recommends a decision that affects people
- Regulatory compliance requires decision documentation
- You need to demonstrate meaningful human oversight
- Incident investigation requires understanding past decisions
How to Use
- Fill in the context section before making the decision
- Document the AI’s recommendation and confidence level
- Record your assessment and any overrides
- Complete the rationale section with your reasoning
- Store the completed envelope per your retention policy
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| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Decision ID | Unique identifier | Yes |
| Date/Time | When the decision was made | Yes |
| Decision Maker | Name and role | Yes |
| AI System | Which AI was involved | Yes |
| AI Recommendation | What the AI suggested | Yes |
| AI Confidence | System’s confidence level | Yes |
| Human Assessment | Your evaluation of the AI’s recommendation | Yes |
| Decision Made | The actual decision | Yes |
| Rationale | Why this decision was made | Yes |
| Override Reason | If different from AI recommendation, why | Conditional |
| Review Date | When this decision should be reviewed | Optional |