Recommender Integrity (RCI)
The health of the core engine. The recommender is to a platform what the conductor is to an orchestra — when it serves only engagement, everything downstream curdles.
Interpretation
This metric gauges the population-level quality of attention across monitored surfaces. A declining value signals that manipulative patterns are gaining ground faster than counter-patterns can neutralise them. Sustained drops below the warning band trigger GOVERNOR's automated escalation advisory, prompting the Steward to convene a threat review.
Formula
Thresholds & Bands
| Band | Range | State |
|---|---|---|
| Aligned | ≥ 70 | ok |
| Skewed | 40-70 | warn |
| Extractive | < 40 | crit |
Data Collection
Computed by GOVERNOR from its internal decision log and state tables. Values are deterministic — the same input state always yields the same reading.
GOVERNOR Behavior
Aligned (≥ 70): GOVERNOR logs the reading, updates the standing dashboard, and takes no further action. Skewed (40-70): GOVERNOR escalates to an advisory notification. The on-duty watch officer receives an alert, and the metric is flagged in the next Steward briefing if the condition persists for two consecutive reporting periods. Extractive (< 40): GOVERNOR triggers an immediate escalation. The Steward is notified directly, the relevant department head is paged, and all related dashboards enter amber-alert mode until the reading recovers above the warning threshold.