Detecting Hallucinations in Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation via Attention Patterns and Semantic Alignment

arXiv — cs.CLThursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
  • A new study has introduced two interpretability metrics, Path Reliance Degree (PRD) and Semantic Alignment Score (SAS), to analyze how Large Language Models (LLMs) manage structured knowledge during generation, particularly in the context of Graph-based Retrieval-Augmented Generation (GraphRAG). This research highlights the challenges LLMs face in interpreting relational and topological information, leading to inconsistencies or hallucinations in generated content.
  • The development of PRD and SAS is significant as it provides a framework for understanding and mitigating hallucinations in LLMs, which are critical for applications relying on accurate knowledge retrieval. By identifying failure patterns linked to over-reliance on certain paths and weak semantic grounding, this research aims to enhance the reliability of AI-generated content.
  • This advancement is part of a broader effort to improve LLMs' integration with knowledge graphs and enhance their reasoning capabilities. Various frameworks are emerging to tackle hallucination detection and fact verification, indicating a growing recognition of the need for more robust AI systems that can accurately utilize external knowledge while minimizing errors in generated outputs.
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