ALCOA+

Where AI workflows meet ALCOA+

Three useful ways to work with AI. The difference is how much of the record each approach establishes by default.

ALCOA+ attributes across RAG, Agent plus MCP, and Flownium
ALCOA+ attribute	RAG	Agent + MCP	Flownium
Attributable	∼	✓	✓
Legible	∼	×	✓
Contemporaneous	×	∼	✓
Original	∼	×	✓
Accurate	∼	∼	✓
Complete	∼	×	✓
Consistent	×	×	✓
Enduring	∼	×	✓
Available	✓	✓	✓
Best for	Fast answers when the data does not need to be live.	Quick, easy connections to live tools and data.	Critical processes that need governed execution, human review, and a durable record.

✓Supported by design∼Partially supported×Not established by default

Illustrative comparison of basic setups, not a judgment on every RAG or MCP application. Additional controls can change the result. Flownium supports ALCOA+ by design; compliance depends on configuration, validation, procedures, and use.