RESEARCHarXiv CS.AI·4/23/2026
Inference Headroom Ratio: A Diagnostic and Control Framework for Inference Stability Under Constraint
This research introduces the Inference Headroom Ratio (IHR), a dimensionless diagnostic quantity for characterizing inference stability in constrained AI decision systems. It demonstrates that IHR functions as a quantifiable risk indicator, a sensitive indicator of proximity to stability boundaries, and a viable control variable to reduce system collapse rates.
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