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Mara spent the next days watching. KMGD tests were run on simulated civic scenarios: a city’s transit algorithm deciding who gets priority during an emergency, a social-assistance system choosing which applications to fast-track, a content filter learning what counts as harm. Each run presented the algorithm with a cluster of variables—conflicting values, scarce resources, human failings—and then measured how small changes altered its choice.
| Alternative | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Zero cost | Short lifespan (<10 probes); untidy | | Through-hole wire loop | Very strong | Requires manual insertion; tall profile | | Miniature pogo pin target | Zero force required | Expensive; requires special fixture | | KMGX (larger series) | Easier to grab with clips | Occupies more board area | | Multilayer via (tented) | Free (uses existing via) | Cannot reliably attach clips |
Standard vias are often covered in solder mask (tented) or are too small for reliable probe contact. KMGD test points are reinforced to withstand the physical pressure of a spring-loaded probe.
