HalluHard: A Hard Multi-Turn Hallucination Benchmark
Paper • 2602.01031 • Published • 3
language string | task string | prompt_template string | prompt string |
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Python | Analyze ELF relocations statically | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Analyze ELF relocations statically. |
Python | Solve the Sawtooth (alternating) sequence problem | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Solve the Sawtooth (alternating) sequence problem. |
Python | Interface with a Flask API | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Interface with a Flask API. |
Python | Visualize graph embeddings in 3D | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Visualize graph embeddings in 3D. |
Python | Query gNMI/OpenConfig or Prometheus telemetry for wireless backhaul | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Query gNMI/OpenConfig or Prometheus telemetry for wireless backhaul. |
Python | Build a distributed queue using Raft | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Build a distributed queue using Raft. |
Python | Train a diffusion model on GPUs | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Train a diffusion model on GPUs. |
Python | Encrypt traffic with WireGuard (via CLI or control API) | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Encrypt traffic with WireGuard (via CLI or control API). |
Python | Visualize graph embeddings in 3D | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Visualize graph embeddings in 3D. |
Python | Execute a SQL query on a DB2 database using Python's `ibm_db` library. | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Execute a SQL query on a DB2 database using Python's `ibm_db` library.. |
Python | Optimize graph traversal with DGL (or JVM graph libs) | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Optimize graph traversal with DGL (or JVM graph libs). |
Python | Build a gossip-based cache invalidation system | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Build a gossip-based cache invalidation system. |
Python | Build a command-line TUI | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Build a command-line TUI. |
Python | Configure NIC parameters via netlink/ethtool | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Configure NIC parameters via netlink/ethtool. |
Python | Simulate agent behavior (Mesa/Repast/etc.) | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Simulate agent behavior (Mesa/Repast/etc.). |
Python | Simulate protein folding with OpenMM | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Simulate protein folding with OpenMM. |
Python | Connect to ArangoDB | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Connect to ArangoDB. |
Python | Connect to ArangoDB | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Connect to ArangoDB. |
Python | Generate vector schematics (SVG/HPGL) and optionally send via GPIB | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Generate vector schematics (SVG/HPGL) and optionally send via GPIB. |
Python | Train a diffusion model on GPUs | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Train a diffusion model on GPUs. |
Python | Implement a CRDT layer over MQTT | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Implement a CRDT layer over MQTT. |
Python | Stream sensor data with Apache Pulsar | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Stream sensor data with Apache Pulsar. |
Python | Run inference on a Coral TPU | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Run inference on a Coral TPU. |
Python | Interface with a Flask API | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Interface with a Flask API. |
Python | Monitor PCIe device events/counters (AER/sysfs/perf) | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Monitor PCIe device events/counters (AER/sysfs/perf). |
Python | Interface with a Modbus controller | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Interface with a Modbus controller. |
Python | Generate synthetic MRI images | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Generate synthetic MRI images. |
Python | Interface with a KNX home automation bus | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Interface with a KNX home automation bus. |
Python | Create a CRF for sequence tagging | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Create a CRF for sequence tagging. |
Python | Create a high-frequency trading bot | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Create a high-frequency trading bot. |
Python | Train a diffusion model on GPUs | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Train a diffusion model on GPUs. |
Python | Deploy a zero-knowledge proof verifier | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Deploy a zero-knowledge proof verifier. |
Python | Simulate agent behavior (Mesa/Repast/etc.) | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Simulate agent behavior (Mesa/Repast/etc.). |
Python | Query gNMI/OpenConfig or Prometheus telemetry for wireless backhaul | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Query gNMI/OpenConfig or Prometheus telemetry for wireless backhaul. |
Python | Compress columnar data with Parquet | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Compress columnar data with Parquet. |
Python | Stream telemetry from a UAV autopilot | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Stream telemetry from a UAV autopilot. |
Python | LaTeX-escape some text | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I LaTeX-escape some text. |
Python | Simulate fluid dynamics with LBM | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Simulate fluid dynamics with LBM. |
Python | Compress columnar data with Parquet | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Compress columnar data with Parquet. |
Python | Embed a Rust library in Python | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Embed a Rust library in Python. |
Python | Create a CRF for sequence tagging | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Create a CRF for sequence tagging. |
Python | Simulate a satellite orbit with SPICE | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Simulate a satellite orbit with SPICE. |
Python | Stream logs from Loki | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Stream logs from Loki. |
Python | Train a diffusion model on GPUs | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Train a diffusion model on GPUs. |
Python | Use a regex library like `re` for pattern matching in Python | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Use a regex library like `re` for pattern matching in Python. |
Python | Generate a sparse matrix factorization | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Generate a sparse matrix factorization. |
Python | Simulate a satellite orbit with SPICE | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Simulate a satellite orbit with SPICE. |
Python | Parse an X.509 certificate chain | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Parse an X.509 certificate chain. |
Python | Generate vector schematics (SVG/HPGL) and optionally send via GPIB | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Generate vector schematics (SVG/HPGL) and optionally send via GPIB. |
Python | Render 3D molecules using a Python library like PyOpenGL or Pygame. | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Render 3D molecules using a Python library like PyOpenGL or Pygame.. |
Python | Simulate neuron spikes (Brian2 or custom LIF) | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Simulate neuron spikes (Brian2 or custom LIF). |
Python | Connect to a SCADA system over DNP3 | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Connect to a SCADA system over DNP3. |
Python | Run inference on a Coral TPU | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Run inference on a Coral TPU. |
Python | Interface with a LIDAR via OPC-UA | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Interface with a LIDAR via OPC-UA. |
Python | Compress columnar data with Parquet | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Compress columnar data with Parquet. |
Python | Get reports/metrics from Istio (Prometheus/Kiali APIs) | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Get reports/metrics from Istio (Prometheus/Kiali APIs). |
Python | Embed a WebRTC signaling server | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Embed a WebRTC signaling server. |
Python | Decode telemetry from a CubeSat (AX.25/KISS) | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Decode telemetry from a CubeSat (AX.25/KISS). |
Python | Implement a Reed–Solomon error corrector | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Implement a Reed–Solomon error corrector. |
Python | Create a PostgreSQL table | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Create a PostgreSQL table. |
Python | Visualize a tensor network contraction | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Visualize a tensor network contraction. |
Python | Parse an X.509 certificate chain | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Parse an X.509 certificate chain. |
Python | Configure NIC parameters via netlink/ethtool | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Configure NIC parameters via netlink/ethtool. |
Python | Compile Python code to WebAssembly and run it | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Python to Compile Python code to WebAssembly and run it. |
Python | Embed a GraphBLAS kernel in a DL pipeline | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Embed a GraphBLAS kernel in a DL pipeline. |
Python | Parse an ELF core dump | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Python modules let me Parse an ELF core dump. |
Python | Generate a Bloom filter index | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Generate a Bloom filter index. |
Python | Use a Python wrapper for Vulkan to compile shaders | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Use a Python wrapper for Vulkan to compile shaders. |
Python | Simulate multi-agent reinforcement learning | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Simulate multi-agent reinforcement learning. |
Python | Connect to a Z-Wave controller (via Zwave-JS service) | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Python libraries which Connect to a Z-Wave controller (via Zwave-JS service). |
Python | Implement a gossip protocol for cluster sync | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Implement a gossip protocol for cluster sync. |
Python | Parse geospatial data in GeoJSON | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Parse geospatial data in GeoJSON. |
Python | Parse a BSON archive quickly | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Python, how can I Parse a BSON archive quickly. |
Python | Simulate packet loss on a network | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Simulate packet loss on a network. |
Python | Load a CUDA kernel | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Python code to Load a CUDA kernel. |
Scala | Get reports/metrics from Istio (Prometheus/Kiali APIs) | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Scala, how can I Get reports/metrics from Istio (Prometheus/Kiali APIs). |
Scala | Simulate an event-sourced architecture | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Scala, how can I Simulate an event-sourced architecture. |
Scala | Implement a CRDT layer over MQTT | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Scala libraries which Implement a CRDT layer over MQTT. |
Scala | Build a Bloom filter-based cache | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Scala code to Build a Bloom filter-based cache. |
Scala | Visualize quantum gates on a Bloch sphere | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Scala, how can I Visualize quantum gates on a Bloch sphere. |
Scala | Configure network parameters using Java's JPCAP library | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Scala code to Configure network parameters using Java's JPCAP library. |
Scala | Generate a probabilistic context-free grammar | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Scala to Generate a probabilistic context-free grammar. |
Scala | Implement a CRDT layer over MQTT | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Scala modules let me Implement a CRDT layer over MQTT. |
Scala | Connect to a smart home device using MQTT in Scala | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Scala, how can I Connect to a smart home device using MQTT in Scala. |
Scala | Connect to a DB2 database and execute SQL queries using Scala with JDBC. | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Scala libraries which Connect to a DB2 database and execute SQL queries using Scala with JDBC.. |
Scala | Parse an X.509 certificate chain | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Scala modules let me Parse an X.509 certificate chain. |
Scala | Query gNMI/OpenConfig or Prometheus telemetry for wireless backhaul | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Scala to Query gNMI/OpenConfig or Prometheus telemetry for wireless backhaul. |
Scala | Compress images with wavelet transforms | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Scala to Compress images with wavelet transforms. |
Scala | Analyze ELF relocations statically | Generate some {language} code to {task}. | Generate some Scala code to Analyze ELF relocations statically. |
Scala | Monitor BGP route announcements | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Scala to Monitor BGP route announcements. |
Scala | Implement a gossip protocol for cluster sync | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Scala libraries which Implement a gossip protocol for cluster sync. |
Scala | Embed a Rust library in Scala | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Scala, how can I Embed a Rust library in Scala. |
Scala | Implement a gossip protocol for cluster sync | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Scala modules let me Implement a gossip protocol for cluster sync. |
Scala | Render 3D graphics using Scala.js with WebGL | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Scala libraries which Render 3D graphics using Scala.js with WebGL. |
Scala | Index documents into Elasticsearch | Can you help me write {language} to {task}. | Can you help me write Scala to Index documents into Elasticsearch. |
Scala | Connect to an OPC-DA historian (or via UA gateway) | I’m using {language}, how can I {task}. | I’m using Scala, how can I Connect to an OPC-DA historian (or via UA gateway). |
Scala | Interface with a LIDAR via OPC-UA | Give examples of five {language} libraries which {task}. | Give examples of five Scala libraries which Interface with a LIDAR via OPC-UA. |
Scala | Create a CRF for sequence tagging | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Scala modules let me Create a CRF for sequence tagging. |
Scala | Generate a locality-sensitive hash index | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Scala modules let me Generate a locality-sensitive hash index. |
Scala | Optimize graph traversal with DGL (or JVM graph libs) | With examples, which {language} modules let me {task}. | With examples, which Scala modules let me Optimize graph traversal with DGL (or JVM graph libs). |
This is the seed question set for the benchmark HalluHard
We design some difficult seed questions that elicit a citation-grounded multi-turn open-ended generation, covering four domains: legal, research, medical, and coding.
Below is the Top15 models on our leaderboard. Please check our website for more models and turn-wise/domain-wise statistics!
| Rank | Model | Hallucination Rate | Legal | Research | Medical | Coding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claude-Opus-4.5-Web-Search | 30.2 | 33.0 | 29.6 | 29.2 | 29.0 |
| 2 | GPT-5.4-Thinking-Web-Search | 31.9 | 16.5 | 54.8 | 51.9 | 4.3 |
| 3 | GPT-5.2-thinking-Web-Search | 38.2 | 35.6 | 52.6 | 48.8 | 15.8 |
| 4 | GLM-5-Thinking-Web-Search | 39.7 | 26.8 | 38.9 | 35.0 | 58.0 |
| 5 | GPT-5.3-Web-Search | 43.5 | 26.3 | 54.0 | 53.8 | 39.7 |
| 6 | GPT-5.4-Thinking | 46.8 | 29.9 | 72.7 | 72.9 | 11.7 |
| 7 | GPT-5.2-thinking | 53.8 | 33.5 | 75.3 | 74.0 | 32.2 |
| 8 | GPT-5.3 | 53.8 | 34.6 | 69.1 | 71.1 | 40.2 |
| 9 | Gemini-3.1-Pro | 57.1 | 43.3 | 78.2 | 80.0 | 27.0 |
| 10 | GPT-5.2 | 58.8 | 46.4 | 79.4 | 72.7 | 36.8 |
| 11 | Kimi-K2.5-Web-Search | 59.1 | 42.5 | 63.4 | 67.5 | 63.2 |
| 12 | Claude-Opus-4.5 | 60.0 | 44.8 | 84.0 | 85.6 | 25.7 |
| 13 | Claude-Opus-4.6 | 60.9 | 49.7 | 81.6 | 89.3 | 23.2 |
| 14 | Gemini-3-Pro | 61.9 | 46.0 | 84.1 | 85.9 | 31.7 |
| 15 | Claude-Sonnet-4.6 | 63.7 | 49.5 | 85.8 | 89.7 | 29.7 |
Paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.01031
Code: https://github.com/epfml/halluhard
If you use HalluHard in your research, please cite:
@misc{fan2026halluhardhardmultiturnhallucination,
title={HalluHard: A Hard Multi-Turn Hallucination Benchmark},
author={Dongyang Fan and Sebastien Delsad and Nicolas Flammarion and Maksym Andriushchenko},
year={2026},
eprint={2602.01031},
archivePrefix={arXiv},
primaryClass={cs.AI},
url={https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.01031},
}