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New RENEW framework uses human preferences to fix AI world models

Researchers have introduced RENEW, a novel framework designed to improve world models in offline reinforcement learning by using human preferences to correct exploitable dynamics. This method, termed Dynamics Learning from Human Feedback (DLHF), focuses on training the model to recognize and avoid "hallucinations" in its predictions. RENEW enhances sample efficiency by directing finetuning efforts towards areas where the model exhibits the most uncertainty and exploitable weaknesses, as demonstrated in experiments with Jumanji and classic control environments. AI

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New RENEW framework uses human preferences to fix AI world models

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Logan Mondal Bhamidipaty, Mykel Kochenderfer, Subramanian Ramamoorthy ·

    RENEW: Towards Learning World Models and Repairing Model Exploitation from Preferences

    arXiv:2607.14180v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: World models are widely used in offline reinforcement learning (RL) to improve sample efficiency and generate experience beyond a fixed dataset. However, they are vulnerable to model exploitation where data coverage is thin. Prior…