Counterfactuals Explained

CueCrux doesn’t hide credible disagreement it shows it. That’s how you avoid one‑sided answers.

What Is a Counterfactual?

Evidence that contradicts a claim from another credible source (e.g., official update vs older guidance). In Audit mode, counterfactuals are always checked.

How It Affects Trust

  • Shown in the UI as a banner or pill with links.
  • Trust subscores reflect disagreement until reconciled.
  • Answers remain usable when context is clear; otherwise, request Audit.

How To Proceed

  1. Read both sides; check timestamps and licence.
  2. Prefer primary sources and the most recent authoritative updates.
  3. If the decision is important, re‑run in Audit.
  4. Save the answer with notes for future reference.

Examples

  • New policy in 2025 contradicts a 2023 blog. Action: cite the 2025 policy; keep the blog as historical context.
  • Two official datasets disagree due to methodology. Action: note the method; pick the one aligned with your use.

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