Research note · 2026

When Words Become Obligations: Terminology, Contracts and Compliance in Artificial Intelligence

A research note on the relationship between terminology, contracts, compliance and accountability in the adoption of artificial intelligence systems.

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Role: Author
Published: September 6, 2026
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22397169
Concept DOI (all versions): 10.5281/zenodo.22397168
Version: 1.0
Publisher: AIPIA
Language: English
License: CC BY 4.0

DOI10.5281/zenodo.22397169

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Patron, R. A. (2026). When words become obligations: Terminology, contracts and compliance in artificial intelligence (Research note, v1.0). AIPIA. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22397169

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Patron, R. A. (2026). When words become obligations: Terminology, contracts and compliance in artificial intelligence (Research note, v1.0). AIPIA. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22397169

BibTeX

@techreport{patron2026whenwords,
  author = {Patron, Rafael A.},
  title = {When Words Become Obligations: Terminology, Contracts and Compliance in Artificial Intelligence},
  type = {Research note},
  institution = {AIPIA},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-06},
  version = {1.0},
  doi = {10.5281/zenodo.22397169},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22397169},
  langid = {english},
  note = {CC BY 4.0}
}

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