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New BOFA framework enhances CLIP-based class-incremental learning

Researchers have developed a new framework called BOFA (Bridge-layer Orthogonal Low-Rank Fusion for Adaptation) to improve Class-Incremental Learning (CIL) for vision-language models like CLIP. BOFA modifies only the existing cross-modal bridge-layer of CLIP, avoiding the need for additional parameters or increased inference costs. It uses Orthogonal Low-Rank Fusion to constrain parameter updates to a subspace that prevents forgetting previously learned tasks, eliminating the need for data replay. The framework also incorporates a cross-modal hybrid prototype to enhance classification performance. AI

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New BOFA framework enhances CLIP-based class-incremental learning

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Lan Li, Tao Hu, Da-Wei Zhou, Jia-Qi Yang, Han-Jia Ye, De-Chuan Zhan ·

    BOFA: Bridge-Layer Orthogonal Low-Rank Fusion for CLIP-Based Class-Incremental Learning

    arXiv:2511.11421v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Class-Incremental Learning (CIL) aims to continually learn new categories without forgetting previously acquired knowledge. Vision-language models such as CLIP offer strong transferable representations via multi-modal supe…