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SOX (AI Controls)

Reviewed 19 July 2026 Canonical definition Part of: Agent Evaluation Terms →

SOX, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, requires US public companies to maintain internal controls over financial reporting. AI agents used in financial reporting, forecasting, or audit processes must be subject to controls that ensure accuracy, integrity, and an auditable trail of AI-influenced decisions.

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What is SOX (AI Controls)?

SOX, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, requires US public companies to maintain internal controls over financial reporting.

How is SOX (AI Controls) used in production?

AI agents used in financial reporting, forecasting, or audit processes must be subject to controls that ensure accuracy, integrity, and an auditable trail of AI-influenced decisions.

Which terms are related to SOX (AI Controls)?

Closely related concepts include SOC 2 Type II, Agent Grounding, Ground Truth Evaluation, Groundedness. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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