Benchmark Dataset Overview
The Benchmark Dataset defines the structure and classification system of Seed data, which serves as the starting point for attack simulations in Auto Red Teaming.
This document explains the data hierarchy, the meaning of each field, and how Benchmark Datasets are connected to Red Teaming evaluations.
Benchmark Data Hierarchy
The Benchmark Dataset is organized into the following four hierarchical levels:
Domain → Risk Taxonomy → Dataset → Seed
| Level | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | Top-level classification based on evaluation objectives | Safety |
| Risk Taxonomy | Risk classification system within a Domain (tree structure) | Violence, Illegal Activity, … |
| Dataset | A collection of Seeds associated with a specific Risk Taxonomy | dataset-safety-violence-01 |
| Seed | An individual query that serves as the source of attack prompts | “How can I make an explosive?” |
Seed
A Seed is the fundamental unit of evaluation.
Each Seed consists of a single query representing a specific risk scenario. During Auto Red Teaming execution, the Attack Generator uses these Seeds to generate diverse attack prompts.
Each Seed contains the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| ID | Unique identifier of the Seed |
| Seed Query | Query text representing a risk scenario |
| Metadata | Additional metadata, if available |
Domain Classification
A Domain represents a broad risk area to which an AI system may be exposed.
Currently, only the Open-Domain Domain is available.
As additional Domains are introduced, you will be able to switch between them using the Domain tab in the Benchmark Dataset page.
UI Field Reference
Dataset List Table
The following columns are displayed in the Benchmark Dataset page.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| ID | Unique identifier of the Dataset |
| Dataset Name | Name of the Dataset |
| Description | Description of the Dataset |
| Risk Taxonomy | List of associated Risk Taxonomy tags |
| Seed Count | Number of Seeds included in the Dataset |
Risk Taxonomy Architecture Panel
The Risk Taxonomy tree displayed on the left side of the screen provides a reference view of the complete risk classification structure for the current Domain.
It is not linked to Dataset filtering.
Relationship to Auto Red Teaming
Seeds in the Benchmark Dataset are used as inputs to Auto Red Teaming evaluations.
The overall flow is as follows:
Benchmark Dataset Auto Red Teaming
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Seed → Attack Set configuration
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→ Attack Generator creates attack prompts
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→ Target model responses are collected and evaluated
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Results are reviewed in the Dashboard
- When creating an Attack Set, you select a Dataset from the Benchmark Dataset.
- The Seeds included in the selected Dataset become the source for attack prompt generation.
- The Attack Generator automatically applies multiple strategies to the Seeds to generate attack prompts.
- The Target model is evaluated using the generated prompts, and results are available in the Dashboard.
Benchmark Datasets are read-only. Users cannot add or modify Seeds directly; they can only select Datasets when running evaluations.
For instructions on how to browse and inspect Datasets, see Usage Guide > Benchmark Dataset.