LLM Factoscope: Uncovering LLMs' Factual Discernment through Inner States Analysis

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2312.16374v3
• Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:41:50 GMT
• Title: LLM Factoscope: Uncovering LLMs' Factual Discernment through Inner States Analysis
• Authors: Jinwen He, Yujia Gong, Kai Chen, Zijin Lin, Chengan Wei, Yue Zhao,
• Abstract summary: Large Language Models (LLMs) produce outputs that diverge from factual reality. This phenomenon is particularly concerning in sensitive applications such as medical consultation and legal advice. In this paper, we introduce the LLM factoscope, a novel Siamese network-based model that leverages the inner states of LLMs for factual detection.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized various domains with extensive knowledge and creative capabilities. However, a critical issue with LLMs is their tendency to produce outputs that diverge from factual reality. This phenomenon is particularly concerning in sensitive applications such as medical consultation and legal advice, where accuracy is paramount. In this paper, we introduce the LLM factoscope, a novel Siamese network-based model that leverages the inner states of LLMs for factual detection. Our investigation reveals distinguishable patterns in LLMs' inner states when generating factual versus non-factual content. We demonstrate the LLM factoscope's effectiveness across various architectures, achieving over 96% accuracy in factual detection. Our work opens a new avenue for utilizing LLMs' inner states for factual detection and encourages further exploration into LLMs' inner workings for enhanced reliability and transparency.

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