Definition
Source of Truth
A Source of Truth is an authoritative knowledge source used to ground answers within Knowledge Intelligence systems.
What is
Source of Truth
A Source of Truth is an authoritative and approved knowledge source such as a policy, standard, regulation, technical manual, or procedure. It acts as the grounding layer for trusted answers and ensures that outputs remain aligned with approved source material rather than unsupported generation.
EXAMPLE
Use Cases
- Approved standards library
- Controlled policy repository
- Versioned operational procedures
- Authoritative regulatory sources
Source of Truth
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Category
AI & Trust Concepts
Subcategory
Trust Concepts
Definition Status
Canonical
Version
v2.0
Last Updated
March 31, 2026
Search Intent
Definition