Groundhog Research Group™
Groundhog Research Group™ is AnnexVault’s internal applied research and innovation organization. It conducts research in behavioral science, evidence-bound and trustworthy AI, operational intelligence, and decision making under uncertainty, while exploring responsible human-AI collaboration to inform and strengthen AnnexVault technologies such as OSIA, NoeSys, and future platforms.
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Our mission
Our mission is to advance applied research that strengthens evidence-governed decision support by connecting behavioral science, evidence-bound and trustworthy AI, operational intelligence, and human-centered innovation to real world mission needs.
The research foundation
Its research provides the scientific and engineering foundation for addressing complex intelligence challenges where decisions often rely on incomplete, evolving, or conflicting information.
This research helps decision makers understand not only what is happening, but why it matters, what evidence supports an assessment, and where uncertainty remains.
How research supports decisions
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01 / Research focus
We study how individuals, groups, and organizations perceive information, make decisions under uncertainty, and respond to changing operational environments.
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02 / Research focus
We research methods for transforming diverse information into transparent, explainable, and evidence-backed intelligence while preserving provenance, uncertainty, and analyst judgment.
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03 / Research focus
We investigate evidence-bound AI, explainable AI, AI evaluation, and human-AI collaboration to strengthen decision support while preserving transparency, accountability, and human oversight.
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04 / Research focus
We study cyber threats, geopolitical developments, criminal and nation-state activity, and evolving operational environments to better understand emerging risks and their broader strategic context.
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Featured research topics
A focused selection of research topics.
Insider risk cannot be understood from one event or one indicator alone.
Social engineering and phishing exploit human decision-making, trust, and workflow patterns, making context and evidence critical to defense.
Context helps reviewers understand why a development matters.
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Throughout this work, AnnexVault remains committed to transparency, explainability, and preserving human judgment in high-stakes decisions.