New Paradigm: AI Research Summaries James Bentley

A Summary of CDS at New York University's 'Let’s Think Dot by Dot: Hidden Computation in Transformer Language Models'



Available at: https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.15758



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This is a summary of the research paper "Let’s Think Dot by Dot: Hidden Computation in Transformer Language Models" by the Center for Data Science at New York University, published on April 24, 2024. The study explores the intriguing idea that transformer language models, a type of artificial intelligence, do not solely rely on logical, step-by-step reasoning (referred to as chain-of-thought responses) to solve problems. Instead, they can achieve similar or improved problem-solving performance using meaningless, random sequences of symbols, like a series of dots for example 'dot dot dot' in their processing.



The paper provides evidence that transformers can handle complex algorithmic tasks better with these filler tokens than without any intermediate tokens at all, challenging current understandings of how these models reason and compute answers. However, getting transformers to learn and use this filler token approach effectively is difficult and requires specific and intensive training approaches.



A theoretical framework offered in the study explains under what conditions filler tokens improve the model's performance, related to the complexity of the computational tasks as defined by the logic formula's quantifier depth. Essentially, for certain types of problems, the actual content of the tokens used for computation does not matter; what matters is the process of computation itself.



Empirical tests revealed that transformer models could solve synthetic dataset tasks with greater accuracy when using filler tokens compared to not using them at all. However, current large-scale commercial models do not show improved performance with filler tokens on standard benchmarks for questions and answers or mathematics problems. This suggests that while filler tokens can extend the computational abilities of transformers within a certain complexity class (TC0), this potential remains largely untapped in practical applications.



Moreover, the paper discusses the limitations of current evaluation methods which focus on outputs without considering the intermediate computational steps, pointing out that large language models might be performing untracked, hidden computations. The findings prompt a reconsideration of how we understand computational processes in AI models and call for further investigation into the utility and implications of such hidden computations.



In sum, this study proposes a novel insight into the capabilities of transformer language models, suggesting that their ability to process and solve complex tasks may be enhanced in ways previously not considered, through the use of filler tokens. This finding opens new avenues for research into the design and training of AI models, as well as the interpretation of their problem-solving strategies.

A Summary of Predibase's 'LoRA Land: 310 Fine-tuned LLMs that Rival GPT-4, A Technical Report'



Available at: https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.00732



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This is a summary of "LoRA Land: 310 Fine-tuned LLMs that Rival GPT-4, A Technical Report" published on 29 April 2024 by authors from Predibase. In this paper, they explore the technique of Low Rank Adaptation (LoRA) for the fine-tuning of Large Language Models (LLMs). Key findings include that models fine-tuned with LoRA, specifically with 4-bit quantization, can outperform base models and even GPT-4 on average across different tasks.



The paper evaluates 310 LLMs fine-tuned with LoRA across 31 tasks to assess their performance. A significant result was that the 4-bit LoRA fine-tuned models exceeded the performance of their base models by 34 points and GPT-4 by 10 points on average. The research identifies the most effective base models for fine-tuning and examines the predictability of task complexity heuristics in forecasting fine-tuning outcomes.



Additionally, the paper introduces LoRAX, an open-source Multi-LoRA inference server, which allows for the efficient deployment of multiple fine-tuned LLMs on a single GPU. This set-up powers LoRA Land, a web application hosting 25 LoRA fine-tuned Mistral-7B LLMs on a single NVIDIA A100 GPU, showcasing the efficiency and quality of using multiple specialized LLMs.



The research thoroughly examines the application of LoRA in fine-tuning LLMs, its effects on model performance across various tasks, and its practical benefits in real-world applications. In doing so it contributes to understanding how fine-tuning techniques like LoRA can optimize the performance of LLMs while maintaining efficiency in deployment.

A Summary of Georgia Institute of Technology & Tufts University, Medford's 'Creative Problem Solving in Large Language and Vision Models – What Would it Take?'



Available at: https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.01453



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This is a summary of the research paper titled "Creative Problem Solving in Large Language and Vision Models – What Would it Take?" The contributing authors are from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Tufts University, Medford. The paper was published on May 2, 2024.



In this publication, the authors explore the integration of Computational Creativity (CC) with research in large language and vision models (LLVMs). They aim to address a significant limitation of these models, which is creative problem solving. Through preliminary experiments, the authors show how principles of CC can be applied to LLVMs through augmented prompting. This approach seeks to enhance the models' ability to solve problems creatively, which has been a notable shortcoming, particularly when compared to human capabilities in similar tasks.



The paper begins by defining creativity and its importance in the field of artificial intelligence. It specifies that creative problem solving in LLVMs is an aspect of creativity that focuses on discovering novel ways to accomplish tasks. The authors highlight the current gap in the capability of state-of-art LLVMs, such as GPT-4, which struggle with tasks that require 'Eureka' ideas or creative solutions. The research aims to foster discussions on integrating machine learning and computational creativity to bridge this gap, enhancing the creative problem-solving abilities of LLVMs.



Margaret A. Boden's seminal work on three forms of creativity—exploratory, combinational, and transformational—is discussed as a framework to apply to LLVMs. The authors propose that LLVMs can be improved by focusing not only on 'search' strategies but also on these creative approaches to problem-solving.



The paper also explores how typical task planning with LLVMs is executed, distinguishing between high-level, low-level, and hybrid task planning methods. Each method provides insight into how LLVMs can be adjusted to incorporate creative problem-solving capabilities. An overview of how embedding spaces in LLVMs can be augmented for creative problem solving is also presented. This involves adapting the models' 'way of thinking' to interpret and generate novel solutions to problems.



In summary, the paper calls for a closer integration of machine learning and computational creativity to address the limitations of LLVMs in creative problem solving. By applying principles from computational creativity, the authors aim to enhance the ingenuity of LLVMs in problem-solving contexts, especially those requiring innovative approaches due to resource constraints or novel challenges.

A Summary of MIT, CALTECH & Other's 'KAN: Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks'



Available at: https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.19756



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This is a summary of "KAN: Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks," authored by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, California Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, and the NSF Institute. The paper, which is under review and available in preprint on arXiv, was published on May 2, 2024.



In this comprehensive research, the authors introduce Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KANs) as an effective alternative to Multi-Layer Perceptrons (MLPs) for building neural network models. Grounded in the Kolmogorov-Arnold representation theorem, KANs diverge from the traditional MLP architecture by utilizing learnable activation functions assigned to the edges of the network, as opposed to fixed activation functions on nodes used in MLPs. This innovative approach eliminates linear weight matrices, replacing them with learnable 1D functions parameterized as splines, which simplifies the model while enhancing both accuracy and interpretability.



The research evidences that KANs, despite their simplicity, outperform MLPs in various critical areas. Notably, KANs demonstrate superior accuracy with significantly smaller network sizes in tasks such as data fitting and solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). Additionally, KANs exhibit faster neural scaling laws than their MLP counterparts, underscoring their efficiency and potential for broader application. The study also highlights the interpretability of KANs, showcasing them as intuitive and user-friendly options that can aid in the discovery of mathematical and physical laws, thus serving as valuable tools for scientific research.



This paper achieves a meaningful advancement in the field of deep learning by proposing KANs. It enriches the existing repertoire of neural network architectures through a model that balances simplicity with computational and interpretative excellence, presenting a promising avenue for further exploration and development within artificial intelligence and applied scientific domains.

A Summary of Stanford University, MIT & Sequoia Capital's 'Is Model Collapse Inevitable? Breaking the Curse of Recursion by Accumulating Real and Synthetic Data'



Available at: https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.01413



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This is a summary of the research paper titled "Is Model Collapse Inevitable? Breaking the Curse of Recursion by Accumulating Real and Synthetic Data," published on April 29, 2024. The paper is authored by a team of researchers from Stanford University, the University of Maryland and MIT & Sequoia Capital.



In this paper, the authors explore the effects of training generative models on their own outputs and whether this leads to model collapse—a scenario where performance degrades over time until the models become ineffective. Prior studies assumed that new data generated by models replaced old data, potentially leading to model collapse. In contrast, this research investigates the impact of data accumulation—keeping old data alongside new, synthetic data—and whether this approach can prevent model collapse.



The authors conducted their studies across various model sizes, architectures, and hyperparameters using sequences of language models, diffusion models for molecule conformation generation, and variational autoencoders for image generation. Their key findings indicate that replacing real data with synthetic data from each model generation tends towards model collapse. However, by accumulating synthetic data alongside the original real data, model collapse can be avoided. This result was consistent across different types of models and data. To provide a theoretical basis for their empirical findings, they used an analytically tractable framework of sequential linear models trained on previous models' outputs. This framework demonstrated that if data accumulate rather than replace, the test error maintains a finite upper bound, independent of the number of iterations—thus, effectively avoiding model collapse.



This research adds both empirical and theoretical evidence to the discussion on managing data in generative model training, suggesting that accumulating data, rather than replacing it, could offer a robust solution against the degradation of model performance over time.

A Summary of FAIR at Meta's 'Better & Faster Large Language Models via Multi-token Prediction'



Available at: https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.19737



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This is a summary of "Better & Faster Large Language Models via Multi-token Prediction," authored by Fabian Gloeckle, Badr Youbi Idrissi, Baptiste Rozière, David Lopez-Paz, Gabriel Synnaeve, and others, associated with FAIR at Meta, CERMICS Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, and LISN Université Paris-Saclay. The paper was made available on April 30, 2024.



In this comprehensive study, the authors address the limitations of current Large Language Models (LLMs), such as GPT and Llama, which rely on next-token prediction learning methods. This traditional approach, while foundational to the development of language models, has been identified as sample-inefficient, particularly when compared to the learning rates observed in human language acquisition.



To enhance the efficiency and performance of LLMs, the paper introduces a novel training methodology centered on multi-token prediction. Unlike the traditional next-token prediction, this method requires models to predict multiple future tokens simultaneously from each position in the training data. This approach utilizes a shared model trunk with several independent output heads, each responsible for predicting a subsequent token. The study demonstrates that incorporating multi-token prediction as an auxiliary training task significantly improves model performance without increasing training time. This benefit becomes particularly pronounced with larger model sizes and remains advantageous across multiple training epochs.



Experiments conducted as part of this research indicate improvements in various benchmarks, particularly in generative tasks like coding, where models employing multi-token prediction outperformed existing baselines by a notable margin. For instance, their 13B parameter models achieved a 12% higher problem-solving rate on HumanEval and a 17% increase on MBPP compared to traditional next-token prediction models. An additional advantage of multi-token prediction is its impact on inference speed, which sees up to a threefold increase even with large batch sizes, thereby offering practical advantages for deploying these models in real-world applications.



Moreover, the paper carefully examines and implements strategies to manage and reduce GPU memory utilization during training, thereby addressing one of the critical challenges in scaling up LLMs. This includes a detailed discussion on memory-efficient implementation techniques that significantly reduce the peak GPU memory usage without compromising runtime performance.



Through rigorous experimentation and detailed analysis, the work not only demonstrates the potential of multi-token prediction in training more efficient and faster LLMs but also opens up new avenues for further research into auxiliary losses and training methodologies for language models. The findings suggest a notable shift in how future LLMs might be trained, with multi-token prediction offering a viable pathway toward models that are both stronger in performance and more efficient in learning.