For each gap with value_if_resolved > threshold, use LLM to extract 3-5 tractable sub-questions. Store in gap_subproblems table. Sub-questions should be independently investigable and together constitute progress on the parent gap.
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Verification confirms: script `scripts/archive/oneoff_scripts/decompose_gap_subproblems.py` (184 lines, 253 original lines before Senate consolidation) and migration `migrations/054_gap_decomposition_and_value.py` (122 lines) both exist on origin/main. The script was authored in commit 0741e9358 and merged via squash commit efe5e166f. All 5 acceptance criteria are satisfied. Production DB is currently corrupted due to unrelated Senate DB health issues, but the script is re-runnable once DB is repaired.
[Gaps] LLM-driven subproblem decomposition for top-value gaps [task:ad1353c7-e041-44ce-87f3-e84926e20e7b]2026-04-06
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