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Event

Definition: A Process that is bounded by a start and end time and is typically of significant importance or consequence.

Parent: Process

See also: Act, Agent

Modeling Notes​

  • Events are discrete, bounded processes with clear temporal boundaries
  • They often involve multiple agents and have significant consequences
  • Essential for modeling AI system activities, organizational processes, and agent interactions
  • Can be planned or unplanned, intentional or natural
  • Foundation for all structured activities in AI systems

Examples in AI Context​

  • AI model training events
  • System deployment and updates
  • Data processing workflows
  • Agent collaboration sessions
  • Organizational meetings and decisions

Key Event Categories​

  • Social Act - Events involving agent interactions and social processes
  • Natural Event - Events that occur without agent intervention
  • Planned Event - Events that are intentionally organized and executed
  • Communication Event - Events focused on information exchange