Contradiction Analysis

The previous iteration of the contradiction engine did not reliably distinguish between genuine contradictions and superficial differences in phrasing across records. It produced no confirmed contradictions that met our publication threshold.

As part of Patch 2.2 ("Teeth"), we are rebuilding the engine to require: (1) two directly quoted primary-source statements, (2) a documented time gap, and (3) a material inconsistency that cannot be explained by ordinary change of circumstance.

While the rebuild is underway, contradiction flags will appear inline on individual entity profiles and in the findings log rather than on a standalone detection page.