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AI Safety Cases: Writing a Structured Argument That a System Is Safe Enough

What a Safety Case Is and Where the Practice Comes From

Quiz: What a Safety Case Is and Where the Practice Comes From

Claims, Arguments and Evidence: The Structure of an Assurance Case

Quiz: Claims, Arguments and Evidence: The Structure of an Assurance Case

Goal Structuring Notation and Reading a Safety Case Diagram

Quiz: Goal Structuring Notation and Reading a Safety Case Diagram

Defining the Operating Context and the Safety Requirement

Quiz: Defining the Operating Context and the Safety Requirement

Decomposing a Top Claim Into Testable Sub Claims

Quiz: Decomposing a Top Claim Into Testable Sub Claims

Evidence Types: Testing, Analysis, Process and Field Data

Quiz: Evidence Types: Testing, Analysis, Process and Field Data

Assurance Deficits, Defeaters and Counter Evidence

Quiz: Assurance Deficits, Defeaters and Counter Evidence

Confidence Arguments and Avoiding Circular Reasoning

Quiz: Confidence Arguments and Avoiding Circular Reasoning

Safety Cases for Machine Learning Components

Quiz: Safety Cases for Machine Learning Components

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Quiz: Decomposing a Top Claim Into Testable Sub Claims

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Quiz: Decomposing a Top Claim Into Testable Sub Claims

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Question 1 of 5

1. Question

What is the primary purpose of a top claim in constructing safety arguments for AI systems?

To provide a detailed technical specification of the AI system
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To state that the system is safe enough for its intended use
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To list all possible failure modes of the AI system
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To describe the regulatory framework governing the AI system
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Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of effective sub claims?

They should be as broad as possible to cover all aspects of safety
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They must be measurable and verifiable through specific evidence or testing
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They should focus on general performance rather than specific outcomes
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They must align with international standards but not with local regulations
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Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Why is it important to avoid creating sub claims that are too narrow?

Because they complicate the overall argument structure
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Because they may not adequately support the top claim
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Because they cannot be tested through evidence gathering
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Because they increase the cost of validation activities
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Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Which of the following is an example of a technical sub claim related to an AI system’s performance?

The AI system meets established safety standards
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The AI system achieves 95% accuracy in identifying malignant nodules when tested against clinical datasets
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The AI system is used by qualified healthcare professionals
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The AI system complies with clinical guidelines
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5. Question

What must practitioners ensure when creating logical relationships between sub claims?

That sub claims are independent of one another to avoid redundancy
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That each sub claim supports or depends on other sub claims in a coherent way
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That sub claims are arranged in chronological order of testing
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That sub claims are grouped by the type of evidence required to validate them
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