Karl A L Smith

human knowledge belongs to the world

complex systems

Twenty Years Later: Publishing My 2006 MSc Dissertation

In 2006, I submitted an MSc dissertation based on a research programme that I had independently funded through my own company. In 2026, twenty years later, I have decided to publish that dissertation in its original form. It has not…

AI Governance Is Failing Because It Eliminates Opportunity: Why deterministic controls cannot deliver outcome-optimising decision-making

Why deterministic controls cannot deliver outcome-optimising decision-making Across industries, AI governance has become a priority. Boards are demanding clarity, regulators are tightening expectations, and organisations are racing to demonstrate responsible AI practices. Yet beneath the surface, a structural flaw is…