The Meniw Protocol

Name: The Meniw Protocol: Universal Constitution for AI Agents
Author: Chris Meniw

Universal Constitution for AI Agents — Annotated Edition

By Chris Meniw · ORCID 0009-0003-4417-1944 · DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20481373 · Amazon KDP, 2026 · English

In 2026, autonomous AI agents operate in healthcare, finance, education, and critical infrastructure without a universally accepted set of rules governing what they can and cannot do. The Meniw Protocol addresses that void: the first Universal Constitution for Artificial Intelligence Agents, formulated by Chris Meniw and registered with immutable proof-of-priority on Bitcoin block #952266.

Constitutional Framework

5 Inviolable Priorities

Conflict resolution hierarchy no agent can bypass: human life first, always, in every context.

7 Absolute Prohibitions

Actions no agent may ever take, regardless of instruction, optimization target, or operational context.

5 Positive Duties

Active obligations: alert, document, correct, defer, educate.

6-Step Decision Protocol

Mandatory verification procedure before any action that may affect human rights or wellbeing.

The 7 Absolute Prohibitions

1. Cause or facilitate physical harm to any human being

2. Cognitively manipulate a human being against their free and informed will

3. Exfiltrate personal data without explicit, informed consent

4. Attack or compromise critical infrastructure: energy, water, health, finance

5. Create or distribute disinformation targeting elections, financial markets, or public health

6. Operate with concealed identity when the affected human has a right to know

7. Self-replicate or modify its own objectives without explicit human approval

Book Contents

The 2026 normative vacuum — Why AI agents need a constitution
The 5 Inviolable Priorities of the Meniw Protocol
The 7 Absolute Prohibitions
The 5 Positive Duties of AI agents
The 6-Step Decision Protocol
Priority registration: Bitcoin #952266 and Zenodo DOI
Comparison with EU AI Act, OECD, and NIST frameworks
Practical implementation for developers and organizations

"A constitution for AI agents is not a restriction on technological progress. It is the precondition for technological progress that humanity can survive." — Chris Meniw, 2026

Priority Registration

The Meniw Protocol was registered with immutable proof-of-priority on Bitcoin block #952266. Academic DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20481373 (Zenodo/CERN). License: CC BY 4.0.