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TokenPath – token-level citations for LLM output, read from attention

TokenPath – token-level citations for LLM output, read from attention

by apoorvumang·Jul 21, 2026·4 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

●●●BangerBig BrainWizardry

Post-hoc attention analysis beats standard RAG reranking for disambiguating identical facts.

Strengths
  • Reads attention patterns post-hoc without needing model regeneration.
  • Disambiguates identical values appearing in multiple source locations.
  • Matches Anthropic's citation F1 score at 7x lower cost.
Weaknesses
  • Requires access to model attention weights, limiting compatible backends.
  • Niche use case primarily for high-stakes document analysis.
Category
Target Audience

Developers building RAG or legal/financial AI tools

Similar To

Anthropic Citations API · Gretel.ai

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