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LLM training methods: statistical vs. informational

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Large Language Models (LLMs) are trained in two distinct ways: through statistical pattern recognition and by copying informational content. The statistical aspect is considered transformative, while the informational aspect is not. A significant challenge in LLM development is the inability to effectively separate these two training components, making it difficult to ensure that the transformative aspect is exclusively utilized. AI

IMPACT Highlights the ongoing challenge of distinguishing between transformative and non-transformative elements in LLM training data.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the nature of LLM training without announcing a new model, product, or policy.

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LLM training methods: statistical vs. informational

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    there are two distinct parts to so-called "training" of LLMs: - statistical (short/generic word sequences) - arguably transformative - informational (copying wh

    there are two distinct parts to so-called "training" of LLMs: - statistical (short/generic word sequences) - arguably transformative - informational (copying whole sections or informative phrases) - definitely not transformative problem is, nobody has successfully separated them …

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