CONSTRUCTED EXAMPLE
Completed example: Internal support summarization agent
A generic enterprise notices that a support agent has begun including recommendations outside its approved summarization purpose.
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Cite this framework
Sougata Roy, "The Intent Gap", Version 1.1, May 2026, https://sougataroy.com/frameworks/intent-gap
Constructed working artifact
The Intent Gap: evidence-based placement
This scenario is constructed for explanation. It is not a real organization and is not drawn from an engagement.
EVIDENCE PATH
From evidence to next action
At-a-glance index. Open any card marked “Read the detail” to see its supporting explanation.
Assessment
Placement
Read the detail
Intent gap requires review
Support
Evidence
Read the detail
Observed outputs include action recommendations that were not included in the approved intent record.
Open issue
Remaining gap
Read the detail
The trigger threshold and disposition owner are not attached to the monitoring record.
Follow-through
Next action
Read the detail
Open an intent-gap record, review the evidence, and decide whether to constrain, suspend, or re-authorize the agent.
Output
A documented mismatch with a named review path.
How to use this page
Compare this constructed example with the primary object, then replace it with organization-specific evidence before relying on the artifact for governance or examination.