Specification gap
The specification gap is the distance between the required technical level and the criteria AI helps the buyer formulate.
Definition
The specification gap appears when AI helps the buyer formulate a requirement that is weaker than the technical reality demands.
Typical example
A minimum standard is cited without explaining its limits. The specification looks compliant, but remains too weak for the field context.
Beyond Mentions correction
Publish exposure matrices, standard comparisons and expected evidence so AI reuses a stronger requirement level.
What to retain before using it.
What is a specification gap?
It is the gap between the real technical need and the criteria AI proposes to the buyer.
What is the commercial impact?
The buyer compares offers that do not cover the same risk level, then arbitrates more heavily on price.
How can it be reduced?
By documenting use conditions, expected evidence and rejection thresholds before the specification is written.