Summary of Positive Experience Reflection For Agents in Interactive Text Environments, by Philip Lippmann et al.
Positive Experience Reflection for Agents in Interactive Text Environments
by Philip Lippmann, Matthijs T.J. Spaan, Jie Yang
First submitted to arxiv on: 4 Nov 2024
Categories
- Main: Computation and Language (cs.CL)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); Machine Learning (cs.LG)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This research paper proposes a novel approach called Sweet&Sour to improve intelligent agents’ performance in text-based games. The existing self-reflection methods based on large language models (LLMs) have limitations, including reduced effectiveness when using smaller LLMs. To address these issues, the authors introduce a new method that incorporates positive experiences and managed memory to enrich the context available to the agent at decision time. The comprehensive analysis includes both closed- and open-source LLMs and demonstrates the effectiveness of Sweet&Sour in improving agent performance. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary The researchers created a new way for intelligent agents to play text-based games better. These agents use large language models, but they can get stuck when things go well or when using smaller language models. The new approach, called Sweet&Sour, helps these agents by remembering good experiences and managing how much information is available at each decision point. This method works with different types of language models and makes the agents better at playing games. |
