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LLM critic shows non-deterministic behavior but maintains safety via code-based contract

An LLM critic designed for plan evaluation exhibits non-deterministic behavior, returning different verdicts and reasoning for the same input across multiple runs. Despite this inconsistency, the system maintains safety by employing deterministic gates and a frozenset that enforces specific blocking criteria. This architecture ensures that while the LLM's judgment may vary, critical safety failures are prevented by code-based validation rather than relying solely on the LLM's output. AI

IMPACT Highlights the importance of deterministic code-based contracts over LLM judgment for critical safety paths in AI systems.

RANK_REASON The item discusses design principles and measurements of an LLM critic, rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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LLM critic shows non-deterministic behavior but maintains safety via code-based contract

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Debashish Ghosal ·

    My LLM Critic Flip-Flops on Every Run. That's Fine — Because a Frozenset Decides What's Fatal.

    <blockquote> <p>This is a companion to the <a href="https://github.com/deghosal-2026/planner-critic-engine" rel="noopener noreferrer">PlannerCritic series</a>. <a href="https://dev.to/debashish_ghosal/i-told-my-llm-critic-to-be-adversarial-it-started-blocking-plans-for-being-not-…