Responsible AI is not defined by saying “no” as often as possible. It is defined by knowing when a request can be completed safely, when more information is needed, when a qualified person must decide, and when a particular action cannot be performed at all.Within XDALC, AI refusal and escalation provide practical limits for AI assistance without abandoning the user’s legitimate objective. Refusal applies when a requested action falls outside the system’s authority or conflicts with applicable c [...]