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New method improves LLM steering with function vectors

Researchers have developed a new method for creating function vectors (FVs) to steer Large Language Models (LLMs) during in-context learning. The study explores variations in FV definitions, focusing on attention head selection and steering techniques. By employing gradient-based attributions with Layer-wise Relevance Propagation (LRP) for head selection and a distributed approach for steering, the method significantly enhances both efficiency and accuracy in guiding LLMs. AI

IMPACT Introduces a more efficient and accurate method for controlling LLM behavior, potentially improving performance on various downstream tasks.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an academic paper detailing a new method for LLM steering.

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New method improves LLM steering with function vectors

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  1. arXiv cs.CL TIER_1 English(EN) · Minh An Pham, Anton Segeler, Thomas Wiegand, Wojciech Samek, Sebastian Lapuschkin, Patrick Kahardipraja, Reduan Achtibat ·

    Fast & Faithful Function Vectors

    arXiv:2606.05079v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Function vectors (FVs) are task representations elicited during in-context learning that can be used to steer Large Language Models (LLMs). However, design choices in their formulation remain underexplored. In this work, we study th…

  2. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Reduan Achtibat ·

    Fast & Faithful Function Vectors

    Function vectors (FVs) are task representations elicited during in-context learning that can be used to steer Large Language Models (LLMs). However, design choices in their formulation remain underexplored. In this work, we study the impact of varying FV definitions for instructi…