Conflict Resolution
Handle conflicting information between knowledge capsules through intelligent priority scoring, namespace isolation, and strategic merge approaches.
Understanding Knowledge Conflicts
Types of Conflicts
graph TD A[Knowledge Conflicts] --> B[Direct Contradictions] A --> C[Overlapping Authority] A --> D[Version Conflicts] A --> E[Scope Ambiguity] B --> B1[Same fact, different values] B --> B2[Contradictory rules] C --> C1[Multiple sources claim authority] C --> C2[Hierarchical conflicts] D --> D1[Old vs new information] D --> D2[Draft vs published] E --> E1[Unclear boundaries] E --> E2[Context confusion]
Conflict Categories
- Regulatory Conflicts: Different versions of compliance rules
- Policy Conflicts: Overlapping or contradictory policies
- Procedural Conflicts: Different ways to accomplish the same task
- Factual Conflicts: Contradictory information about the same topic
Priority and Trust Scoring System
Trust Score Calculation
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Supabase Implementation
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Namespace Isolation
Hierarchical Namespaces
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Namespace Database Schema
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Override Mechanisms
Override Strategies
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Merge Strategies for Overlapping Knowledge
Intelligent Content Merging
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Real-World Examples
LHDN E-Invoice Regulation Updates
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HR Policy Override System
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Multi-language Content Resolution
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Best Practices
1. Transparent Resolution
- Always log conflict resolution decisions
- Provide audit trails for regulatory compliance
- Make resolution rules visible to users
2. Performance Optimization
- Cache trust scores to avoid recalculation
- Use database indexes for namespace queries
- Implement lazy loading for conflict detection
3. User Control
- Allow users to override automatic resolutions
- Provide conflict visibility in the interface
- Enable manual conflict resolution workflows
4. Testing and Validation
- Test conflict resolution with realistic scenarios
- Validate merge results for correctness
- Monitor resolution quality over time
Monitoring and Analytics
Track conflict resolution effectiveness:
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Set up alerts for:
- High conflict rates in specific domains
- Resolution failures requiring manual intervention
- User dissatisfaction with automatic resolutions
- Performance degradation in resolution processing