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Grounding

Grounding na practice of constraining AI model output to verifiable source evidence instead of im parametric memory. Grounded answer dey supported by retrieved passages wey fit be cited and checked, and na primary defense against fabricated or confidently wrong responses.

Synonym dem: grounded AI, evidence grounding, source grounding, factual grounding

Grounding turn generative model from plausible-sounding guesser into accountable answer engine. By feeding model retrieved evidence and requiring output to cite dat evidence, grounding keep answers tied to real, current sources wey reviewer fit inspect. Di discipline extend beyond prompt: retrieval quality, citation tracking, and fallback path for missing evidence all contribute. Strong grounding na wetin make automated answer trustworthy enough to resolve request or trigger governed action.

Question dem wey people dey ask well-well

How grounding dey enforced in practice?
Retrieval supply model only with relevant source passages, prompt instruct am to answer from dat evidence, and verification step reject claims wey no get supporting citation.
Wetin happen when grounding evidence no dey?
Well-designed grounded system decline to answer or escalate to person instead of inventing response, surfacing explicit gap instead of confident guess.