A safety case connects specific claims about acceptable risk to tests, analysis, controls, operating limits, and monitoring plans. It is scoped to a particular system and use rather than declaring that the technology is safe in every possible situation.
A credible case also records uncertainty and conditions that would require review or a pause. As the system, deployment, or evidence changes, the case must be updated rather than treated as permanent approval.
ELI5
A safety case is a carefully organized explanation of why a system is safe enough for a specific job. It must show evidence, not just confidence or good intentions.
For example, before deploying a powerful assistant, a team could present test results, access limits, monitoring rules, and a clear plan for stopping use if important warning signs appear.
