About

A³RA is a framework for accountable action in autonomous and cyber-physical systems. It defines the conditions under which actions can be considered trustworthy: Attributable, Admissible, Auditable, and Recoverable, within an explicit Authority Scope.

Stewardship

A³RA is an independent framework initiative stewarded by the Institute for Responsible Action. The Institute maintains the canonical formulation published at a3ra.org, curates supporting materials, and convenes discussion on practical implementation.

What the Institute is

The Institute for Responsible Action is a research and convening organization focused on accountability, governance, and safety in autonomous and cyber-physical systems.

Canonical citation

If you reference A³RA, please cite the canonical formulation:

A3RA. “A3RA: Accountable Action for Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems.” a3ra.org. Accessed YYYY-MM-DD.

If you need a stable point-in-time reference, cite the specific version shown on the homepage (e.g., “A3RA v1.0”) once you add versioning.