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LLM judges need structured contracts, not just scores

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Using a Large Language Model (LLM) as a judge for evaluating outputs is often done superficially by simply asking for a numerical score. However, a truly effective LLM judge requires a more structured approach, functioning as a 'reasoning contract' rather than just a scoring mechanism. This contract should define the judge's permissible knowledge, the standards guiding its reasoning, the required output format, and the conditions under which its decisions can be overridden. Without these clauses, the numerical scores lack auditability, trustworthiness over time, and accuracy. AI

IMPACT This framework could improve the reliability and auditability of LLM-based evaluation systems.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a conceptual framework for using LLMs as judges, rather than announcing a new product, model, or research finding.

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LLM judges need structured contracts, not just scores

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Harrison Guo ·

    LLM-as-Judge Is Not a Score. It Is a Reasoning Contract.

    <p>Most teams use an LLM judge the same way. Write a prompt that ends in "rate this from 1 to 10", call the model, read the number, gate on it. Ship.</p> <p>That is not a judge. That is a vibe with a number stapled to it.</p> <p>A judge, the kind you can actually build automation…

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