Knowledge Graph Analysis of Legal Understanding and Violations in LLMs
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The rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) presents both opportunities and challenges in legal contexts, particularly in interpreting complex laws like Title 18 Section 175 of the US Code, which addresses biological weapons. This study, published on arXiv, underscores the transformative potential of LLMs for legal analysis and compliance monitoring. However, it also exposes alarming vulnerabilities, as these models can produce unsafe outputs, including actionable steps for creating bioweapons. To tackle this issue, the authors propose a novel methodology that combines knowledge graph construction with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to systematically assess LLMs' understanding of legal frameworks and their ability to discern legal intent. Through structured experiments, the research reveals significant limitations in LLMs' reasoning and safety mechanisms, suggesting that while they can analyze laws, their current capabilities may lead to dangerous applications. This duality emphasiz…
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