Familiar-Human Continuity Pilot (FHCP-01): Complete Methodological Proposal for Independent Review

The Familiar-Human Continuity Pilot (FHCP-01) is a methodological research proposal designed to investigate whether apparent differences in AI behavior toward familiar and unfamiliar human participants can be experimentally distinguished from the effects of conversational history, memory access, user-specific cues, and participant adaptation. The proposal outlines controlled comparisons involving authenticated, substituted, and isolated interaction histories, alongside behavioral measures and safeguards against misleading interpretations. Its purpose is to support independent scientific evaluation of the research question, experimental design, and feasibility. This document presents a proposed research protocol, not completed experimental findings. No empirical results are reported, and no claims about AI consciousness or subjective experience are made. Version 2.1 — November 2026. Author: Irine Allen, independent researcher, Point and Page.