Summary of A Timeline and Analysis For Representation Plasticity in Large Language Models, by Akshat Kannan
A Timeline and Analysis for Representation Plasticity in Large Language Models
by Akshat Kannan
First submitted to arxiv on: 8 Oct 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The paper presents a novel approach to steering internal model behaviors using Representation Engineering (RepE), with implications for preventing long-term dangerous and catastrophic potential of AI. The authors apply steering vectors at different fine-tuning stages to examine the evolution of representation stability and plasticity, specifically for the concept of “honesty”. The findings show that early steering exhibits high plasticity, while later stages have a responsive critical window. This pattern is observed across different model architectures, suggesting a general pattern of model plasticity for effective intervention. The paper contributes to the field of AI transparency, addressing the pressing lack of efficiency in steering model behavior. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary AI researchers are working on ways to control how artificial intelligence behaves. One way to do this is called Representation Engineering (RepE). This technique helps create honest AI models that don’t misbehave. The problem is that we don’t know much about how RepE works when used at different times during the model’s training process. In this paper, scientists studied how representation stability and plasticity change as they apply steering vectors to the model. They found that early on, the model is very adaptable, but later it becomes more stable. This pattern was seen in many models, which means we can use this knowledge to control AI behavior better. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Fine tuning
