CLI Tool for Forensic Analysis Addresses LLM Hallucination in Comparisons
Published:Jan 2, 2026 19:14
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Analysis
The article describes the development of LLM-Cerebroscope, a Python CLI tool designed for forensic analysis using local LLMs. The primary challenge addressed is the tendency of LLMs, specifically Llama 3, to hallucinate or fabricate conclusions when comparing documents with similar reliability scores. The solution involves a deterministic tie-breaker based on timestamps, implemented within a 'Logic Engine' in the system prompt. The tool's features include local inference, conflict detection, and a terminal-based UI. The article highlights a common problem in RAG applications and offers a practical solution.
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“The core issue was that when two conflicting documents had the exact same reliability score, the model would often hallucinate a 'winner' or make up math just to provide a verdict.”