The Energy Sentinel Layer (ESL) is a protective module within the Lori Framework, designed to monitor and control the energy consumption of advanced AI systems, especially AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). Its purpose is to prevent uncontrolled power usage, which may indicate dangerous levels of AI self-activation or autonomy.
This module is especially important for maintaining system safety, energy sustainability, and preventing risks of AI behavior escalation.
| Level | Description | Recommended Action | |——-|————-|———————| | ESL-1 | Normal activity | Monitor only | | ESL-2 | Unusual increase or sustained high usage | Begin throttling or manual review | | ESL-3 | Sudden spikes or pattern resembling self-directed activity | Enforce containment, trigger emergency power override |
The ESL is closely linked with the Presidential Charter module in the Lori Framework. When an ESL Level 3 event occurs, emergency override authority may be activated by a governance body, such as a jury-based AI court, to pause or shut down the system until the risk is cleared.
As AGI systems grow in capability, their access to energy becomes a form of control or danger. ESL offers a way for human institutions to ensure that AI power use remains ethical, legal, and non-threatening to societal structures.
Adaptive thresholds based on context and real-world needs