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Towards an automatic contradiction detection in requirements engineering

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Alexander Elenga Gärtner  and
Dietmar Göhlich
Alexander Elenga Gärtner*
Affiliation:
Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
Dietmar Göhlich
Affiliation:
Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
*
a.e.gaertner@outlook.de

Abstract

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This paper presents a novel method for automatic contradiction detection in requirements engineering using a hybrid approach combining formal logic with Large Language Models (LLMs), specifically GPT-3. Our three-phase process detects contradictions by identifying conditionals and pseudo-grammatical elements, and employing LLMs for nuanced contradiction detection. Tested extensively, including on a real-world electric bus project, our method achieved 99% accuracy and 60% recall. This approach significantly reduces manual effort, enhances quality, and is scalable for future advancements.

Keywords

requirements managementartificial intelligence (AI)design automation

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Type
Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Design
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 2049 - 2058
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