Verifiable Statements as Acceptance Tests in AI OEM Delivery
Observation In traditional OEM and ODM processes, suppliers provide a manifest alongside delivered hardware or software. This document functions as evidence that contractual deliverables have been met and is later referenced in acceptance tests or disputes. In AI model delivery, this role is weak or absent. Models are often delivered as opaque binaries, leaving the purchaser unable to verify provenance, training conditions, or behavioral claims. This creates a structural asymmetry: the supplier knows what the model is, while the purchaser bears the operational and legal risk. ...