Python-Based Reasoning
Introducing a Python-Based Reasoning Engine for Deterministic AI As the demand for deterministic systems grows reviving foundational ideas for the age of large language models (LLMs) is here. The Challenge One of the critical issues with modern AI systems is establishing constraints around how they validate and reason about incoming data. As we increasingly rely on stochastic LLMs to process unstructured data, enforcing rules and guardrails becomes vital for ensuring reliability and consistency. The Solution Thus a company has developed a Python-based reasoning and validation framework inspired by Pydantic, designed to empower developers and non-technical domain experts to create sophisticated rule engines. The system is: By transforming Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and business guardrails into enforceable code, this symbolic reasoning framework addresses the need for structured, interpretable, and reliable AI systems. Key Features System Architecture The framework includes five core components: Types of Engines Case Studies 1. Validation Engine: Mining Company Compliance A mining company needed to validate employee qualifications against region-specific requirements. The system was configured to check rules such as minimum age and required certifications for specific roles. Input Example:Employee data and validation rules were modeled as JSON: jsonCopy code{ “employees”: [ { “name”: “Sarah”, “age”: 25, “documents”: [{ “type”: “safe_handling_at_work” }] }, { “name”: “John”, “age”: 17, “documents”: [{ “type”: “heavy_lifting” }] } ], “rules”: [ { “type”: “min_age”, “parameters”: { “min_age”: 18 } } ] } Output:Violations, such as “Minimum age must be 18,” were flagged immediately, enabling quick remediation. 2. Reasoning Engine: Solving the River Crossing Puzzle To showcase its capabilities, we modeled the classic river crossing puzzle, where a farmer must transport a wolf, a goat, and a cabbage across a river without leaving incompatible items together. Steps Taken: Enhanced Scenario:Adding a new rule—“Wolf cannot be left with a chicken”—created an unsolvable scenario. By introducing a compensatory rule, “Farmer can carry two items at once,” the system adapted and solved the puzzle with fewer moves. Developer Insights The system supports rapid iteration and debugging. For example, adding rules is as simple as defining Python classes: pythonCopy codeclass GoatCabbageRule(Rule): def evaluate(self, state): return not (state.goat == state.cabbage and state.farmer != state.goat) def get_description(self): return “Goat cannot be left alone with cabbage” Real-World Impact This framework accelerates development by enabling non-technical stakeholders to contribute to rule creation through natural language, with developers approving and implementing these rules. This process reduces development time by up to 5x and adapts seamlessly to varied use cases, from logistics to compliance. 🔔🔔 Follow us on LinkedIn 🔔🔔 Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
