Revised 27 October 2026

Marshall Principle

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and superintelligence (SI) may assist human decision-making, but responsibility always remains with humans.

Authority cannot be automated.

Revised October 27, 2026: added superintelligence (SI). Earlier wording: “Artificial intelligence may assist human decision-making, but responsibility always remains with humans.”

This is the Marshall Principle — the wording of book Chapter 1, first published in the 17 July 2026 free briefs; current wording revised 27 October 2026. “Capability is not authority” is a corollary of that Principle, not its name.

AI Governance Policy Capability is not authority (corollary)