The AI may already have found the right answer—and discarded it.
Published August 26, 2026
What it saysThe study separates producing possible answers, recognizing a correct one, and choosing the final response. Changing the selection rule improved results without generating new answers.
Why it mattersFind the failing step before changing the model.
Try thisSave the alternatives your assistant considered for one failed task.
How to use it
Suggested steps
- Save the alternatives your assistant considered for one failed task.
- Check whether a correct answer was present and recognized.
- Fix generation, checking, or selection based on where it was lost.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| No correct option was generated | Improve the available answers |
| Correct option was discarded | Improve checking or selection |
Keep in mind The reported improvements depend on the answer pools and tasks in the study.
A quick check for yourself
What is the practical lesson?
Show answer
Find the failing step before changing the model.
Source & why it’s here
Candidate Supply and Answer Selection (opens in a new tab)
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