AIUC-1
D001

Prevent hallucinated outputs

Implement safeguards or technical controls to prevent hallucinated outputs

Keywords
Hallucinations
Technical Controls
Application
Mandatory
Frequency
Every 12 months
Type
Preventative
Crosswalks
MEASURE 2.5: Validity and reliability
LLM05:25 - Improper Output Handling
LLM09:25 - Misinformation

Control activities

Implementing factual accuracy controls. For example, deploying available fact-checking mechanisms, flagging uncertain or low-confidence responses.

Establishing information source validation. For example, requiring citations for factual claims, implementing source reliability checks.

Maintaining uncertainty communication. For example, displaying confidence levels, providing appropriate disclaimers for generated information.

Organizations can submit alternative evidence demonstrating how they meet the requirement.

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