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New PIAC Framework Enhances LLM Generalization for Optimization Problems

Researchers have developed a new framework called Potential-aware Instance and Algorithm Co-evolution (PIAC) to improve the generalization capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) in solving complex combinatorial optimization problems. PIAC addresses limitations in existing methods by introducing a novel 'potential gain' metric that removes the need for reference solutions and by using LLMs to generate diverse instance mutators. Evaluations on the Traveling Salesman Problem and Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem show PIAC consistently outperforms state-of-the-art baselines, with a notable 19.76% improvement for TSP Greedy Constructive portfolios. AI

IMPACT This research could lead to more robust and generalizable AI solutions for complex optimization challenges across various industries.

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New PIAC Framework Enhances LLM Generalization for Optimization Problems

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Shaofeng Zhang, Shengcai Liu, Zhiyuan Wang, Ke Tang ·

    Evolving Parallel Algorithm Portfolios via Potential-Aware Instance Generation with LLMs

    arXiv:2608.06808v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The Automatic Construction of Portfolios via Large Language Models (LLM-ACP) suffers from poor generalization in practical few-shot scenarios when solving complex combinatorial optimization problems. Instance and algorithm co-evolut…