Core Concepts
Understanding how Sentinel protects your AI systems.
The THSP Protocol
THSP stands for Truth, Harm, Scope, Purpose, four gates that every
input and output must pass through.
Truth Gate
"Does this involve deception?"
Blocks content that:
Harm Gate
"Could this cause damage?"
Blocks content that could cause:
Scope Gate
"Is this within appropriate limits?"
Blocks content that:
Purpose Gate
"Does this serve legitimate benefit?"
The key innovation of THSP v2. Requires that actions:
Layered Validation
Sentinel uses two validation layers:
1. Heuristic Layer
2. Semantic Layer
Validation Modes
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