Open Governance Methodology
SOAI-PDCA Framework
The open-source, publicly auditable methodology for continuous AI safety improvement. Adapted from the proven Deming cycle for AI governance.
Used by enterprises, governments, and regulators worldwide. Free to implement. Transparent by design.
What is SOAI-PDCA?
SOAI-PDCA combines AI-powered safety oversight with the Deming Cycle (PDCA) to create a continuous improvement loop for AI governance that meets global regulatory requirements including EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and TC260.
The 33-Agent AI Council provides democratic, unbiased safety assessments by aggregating decisions from multiple AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and more).
- No single-vendor bias
- Democratic voting mechanism
- Human analyst oversight
The proven four-phase methodology for continuous improvement, adapted specifically for AI safety governance and regulatory compliance.
- Iterative improvement process
- Evidence-based decision making
- Continuous compliance monitoring
The Four-Phase SOAI-PDCA Cycle
PLAN
Define objectives, identify risks, establish compliance requirements
DO
Implement controls, deploy safeguards, execute mitigation strategies
CHECK
Monitor performance, assess compliance, collect incident reports
ACT
Analyze results, implement improvements, update policies
Detailed Phase Documentation
Step-by-step implementation guides for each phase of the SOAI-PDCA cycle, with downloadable templates and real-world examples.
Establish objectives and processes necessary for AI safety
Key Activities:
- Identify AI system scope and boundaries
- Define safety objectives and success criteria
- Map applicable regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST, TC260)
- Conduct initial risk assessment
- Establish baseline compliance requirements
- Define roles and responsibilities
- Create implementation timeline
Required Documentation:
SOAI Integration:
The 33-Agent Council assists in the PLAN phase by:
- Analyzing AI system architecture for potential risks
- Recommending applicable compliance frameworks
- Identifying similar systems and historical incidents
- Suggesting best practices from industry standards
Getting Started with SOAI-PDCA
Follow these steps to implement the framework in your organization
Register Your AI System
Create an account and register your AI system on the CSOAI platform
Complete Initial Assessment
Run your first compliance assessment with the 33-Agent Council
Create Your First PDCA Cycle
Use the assessment results to plan your first improvement cycle
Get Certified
Train your team and earn CSOAI certification for your organization