Use provenance and authority rules to resolve conflicting retrieved context.
Conflict Two retrieved chunks disagree on renewal notice, and the model invents a compromise. The system needs a provenance rule before the generator writes. Provenance first Authority -> Freshness -> Specificity -> Abstain Treat retrieved chunks as evidence with ranks, not as interchangeable context. React Summarize all chunks The answer cites the controlling source or refuses to decide. A model should synthesize after provenance resolves what evidence is allowed to control the answer. 01 Authority 02 Freshness 03 Abstain Which source controls? The retrieved set includes a signed contract and a help-center FAQ.
Sign up free — one personalized lesson every day, matched to your role and goals.
Already have an account? Sign in