KoR Part I: Refusal-First Architecture (Yes/No Engine) for Ethical AI

This is the first part describing the Kernel of Resilience (KoR) framework.Part I introduces the Refusal-First architecture, an ethical AI design where refusal, hesitation, and cryptographic traceability are treated as structural prerequisites rather than add-ons.The paper details core modules (NOEMA, Mortis, KoR-Med), codified ethical contracts (Codex-21, Codex Mechanicus, Codex C3), and verifiable logging standards (Logs.kor v1).It also presents early proofs-of-concept in healthcare and governance, demonstrating how refusal-first systems can enable transparent, auditable, and accountable AI. Related works is supplemented by to (DOI) Publication: 10.5281/zenodo.16947459, (DOI) Publication: 10.5281/zenodo.16933674 KeywordsArtificial Intelligence, AI Ethics, Refusal-First, Kernel of Resilience, Ethical AI, Cognitive Architecture, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Cryptographic Logging, Accountability, Governance

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AI Alignment, Zero-Knowledge Protocols, Autonomous Systems Governance, Ethical AI, Cognitive Architecture

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