Factorized Hypothesis Search for Evidence-to-Taxonomy Retrieval
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arXiv:2608.06614v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Large-taxonomy retrieval often assumes that the input already expresses the target concept. In many settings, however, the input is indirect evidence, such as a table cell whose meaning depends on its row, column, datatype, and context. We call this mismatch the retrieval readiness gap. Our analysis shows that the current index retrieves the target reliably when its semantics are explicit, while raw evidence often leaves it deep in the ranking. We propose Factorized Hypothesis Search (FHS), which maintains multiple partial interpretations over
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- arXiv:2608.06614v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Large-taxonomy retrieval often assumes that the input already expresses the target concept.
- In many settings, however, the input is indirect evidence, such as a table cell whose meaning depends on its row, column, datatype, and context.
- We call this mismatch the retrieval readiness gap.
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“Factorized Hypothesis Search for Evidence-to-Taxonomy Retrieval” illustrates how changes in the AI ecosystem can affect products, workflows and user expectations together. Its lasting significance depends on measurable adoption, cost and safety outcomes.
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