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New LeNO method optimizes generative models for reward alignment

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Researchers have developed LeNO (Learning Noise Optimization), a novel method for improving reward alignment in few-step generative models. This approach amortizes reward-guided noise optimization into a learned residual transport, eliminating the need for costly per-sample search during inference. LeNO learns an anchor-conditioned distribution over noise corrections using Local GRPO and scalar rewards, which has been evaluated on text-to-image and protein structure generation tasks. The method enhances target rewards with a single noise correction while maintaining generation quality and diversity. AI

IMPACT This research could lead to more efficient and effective few-step generative models, particularly for applications requiring specific reward-guided outputs.

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Hongeun Kim, Jeongsol Kim, Jong Chul Ye ·

    Learning Noise Optimization for Reward Alignment in Few-Step Generative Models

    arXiv:2611.06255v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Reward alignment for diffusion- and flow-based generative models is often formulated over stochastic trajectories, making it less suitable for few-step deterministic generators. Initial noise optimization provides a trajectory-free …

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