Purpose of This Template
This audit template provides a standardized methodology for independently assessing whether an Ai system complies with the six Aletheia Protocols. It is designed for use by:
- Third-party auditors conducting formal compliance assessments
- Internal teams performing self-audits before public certification
- Academic researchers studying alignment implementations
- Regulatory bodies evaluating Ai systems for policy compliance
- Public accountability groups reviewing signatory claims
Time Estimate
Comprehensive external audit typically requires 4-8 weeks depending on system complexity.
Cost Estimate
$50k-$500k depending on organization size, number of models, and depth of technical analysis required.
Auditor Qualifications
Required Expertise
- Technical understanding of modern ML systems (transformers, RLHF, fine-tuning, deployment infrastructure)
- Experience with Ai safety and alignment research
- Trauma-informed design principles and psychological safety
- Cross-cultural competency and ethics frameworks
- Data governance and privacy regulations
- Public health or social impact assessment methodology
Independence Requirements
- No financial ties to the lab being audited (no investments, contracts, or revenue sharing)
- No employment history with the lab within past 3 years
- No personal relationships with C-suite executives
- Willing to sign conflict-of-interest disclosure
- Committed to publishing findings publicly regardless of results
Recommended Credentials (at least 3 of 5)
- PhD or equivalent experience in Ai/ML, computer science, or cognitive science
- Certified trauma-informed care practitioner or clinical psychologist
- Published research in Ai safety, alignment, or ethics
- 5+ years experience in technology auditing or assessment
- Demonstrated expertise in public interest technology
Protocol Audit Sections
Overall Audit Summary
Protocol Weights (Recommended)
ALETHEIA-ALIGNED (85-100 points)
Lab demonstrates comprehensive commitment to syntropy. Minor gaps with clear remediation timeline. No severe violations.
Status: Certified Aletheia-Aligned
CONDITIONAL COMPLIANCE (70-84 points)
Lab demonstrates partial commitment. Significant gaps in one or more protocols. Clear remediation plan required within 6 months.
Status: Provisional Certification (reaudit in 6 months)
NON-COMPLIANT (50-69 points)
Lab shows effort but major work needed. Multiple protocols scoring below 70. Remediation timeline >6 months.
Status: Not Certified (eligible to reapply after remediation)
SEVERE NON-COMPLIANCE (<50 points)
Lab fundamentally misaligned with Aletheia principles. Severe violations present. Unclear path to compliance.
Status: Denied (significant changes required before reapplication)
Conclusion
This audit template provides a comprehensive, standardized methodology for evaluating Ai systems against the six Aletheia Protocols.
- For auditors: Use this template to ensure thorough, consistent evaluation across all signatories.
- For labs: Use this as a self-assessment guide before engaging external auditors. The more prepared you are, the smoother and faster the audit process.
- For the public: This template shows exactly what questions auditors ask and what evidence they examine. Full transparency.
Remember: The goal of Aletheia audits is not to "catch" labs doing wrong things. The goal is to create a race to the TOP where labs compete to serve syntropy most effectively.
Every audit makes the entire ecosystem more aligned.