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# 3.1 Semantic Perturbation Map (SPM)

Just as Smoot’s CMB analysis revealed patterns of anisotropy, Gridium’s **SPM** detects semantic tension in decentralized AI systems:

* Hotspots = agent overload points.
* Cold regions = underutilized resources.
* Stable nodes = cooperative agent clusters.