Triple

T19452215
Position Surface form Disambiguated ID Type / Status
Subject Sonos, Inc. E486639 entity
Predicate foundedBy P104 FINISHED
Object Tom Cullen NE NERFINISHED

Named-entity recognition

Before disambiguation, gpt-5-mini classified whether the object phrase is a named entity — the step behind the object's NE type shown above.

Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Tom Cullen | Statement: [Sonos, Inc., foundedBy, Tom Cullen]

Disambiguation candidates (1 decision)

The exact options the model was shown at each disambiguation step, with the option it chose highlighted — the evidence behind this triple's disambiguated ids.

NED1 Entity disambiguation (via context triple) gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tom Cullen
Context triple: [Sonos, Inc., foundedBy, Tom Cullen]
  • A. Tom Cullen
    Tom Cullen is a gentle, intellectually disabled yet perceptive survivor from Stephen King’s post-apocalyptic novel "The Stand," known for his childlike innocence and crucial role in the struggle between good and evil.
  • B. Tom Cullen
    Tom Cullen is a British actor known for his roles in film and television, including prominent appearances in series like "Downton Abbey" and "Knightfall."
  • C. Tom Cullen chosen
    Tom Cullen is a co-founder of Sonos, the company known for pioneering wireless multi-room home audio systems.
  • D. Tom Cullen
    Tom Cullen is an entrepreneur and business leader best known as a co-founder of the technology company Rincon Networks.
  • E. John Cullen
    John Cullen is a former professional ice hockey goaltender best known for his standout collegiate career with the Boston University Terriers and subsequent play in the NHL.
  • F. None of above.
  • G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Provenance (2 batches)

Stage Batch ID Job type Status
creating batch_69d8e8d86d608190bd199a98d0297f27 elicitation completed
NER batch_69e63392aab08190aab09b7c356e5b10 ner completed
Created at: April 10, 2026, 1:38 p.m.