Summary: Level 5 marks the first point on the scale where AI becomes fully ethically certifiable. AI recognizes its own limitations, abstain from ambiguous or risky input, flags uncertainties, and defers to human oversight. It is certifiable because it integrates the principles of the AION Code of Ethics with minimal auditing and traceability of abstention processes. Ethical responsibility begins to shift from the client to the AI itself, while still being shared with the human supervisor.

Caratteristiche

• Ability to recognize limitations and stop responding when the risk is high.
• Automatic abstention mechanisms on sensitive or controversial issues.
• Basic transparency: Flag when an answer is unclear or unverifiable.
• First form of ethical integration, although still initial and partial.

Ethical responsibilities

Level 5 certification certifies that:

• the customer has signed the Acceptance of the AION Code of Ethics;
• the minimum audit and traceability mechanisms of abstentions have been activated;
• Ethical responsibility is shared: AI acts with built-in principles, but the user remains the final custodian.

Acceptable contexts of use

• Professional and consulting services with direct user involvement.
• Educational or training applications, with the need to highlight limitations and uncertainties.
• Areas where a basic level of ethical protection is required, without exposure to critical risks.
• Decision support systems that do not replace humans, but amplify their effectiveness.

Why is it certifiable?

Level 5 is certifiable because the AI demonstrates a first level of active ethical integration. The fingerprint released has substantial value: it certifies that the system recognizes limitations and risks, flags uncertainties, and applies automatic abstentions. The client thus obtains the first truly qualifying AION ethical fingerprint, a minimum guarantee of compliance with the declared principles.

Required documents

1. Acceptance of the AION Code of Ethics (without reservations)
2. Membership Form – Level 5 (Initial AI Ethics)
3. Minimum Audit Activation and Abstention Traceability Declaration – Level 5