Summary of An Extremely Data-efficient and Generative Llm-based Reinforcement Learning Agent For Recommenders, by Shuang Feng et al.
An Extremely Data-efficient and Generative LLM-based Reinforcement Learning Agent for Recommenders
by Shuang Feng, Grace Feng
First submitted to arxiv on: 28 Aug 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); Information Retrieval (cs.IR)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper explores the application of large language models (LLMs) as a foundation for reward models or policies in reinforcement learning. Specifically, it investigates the use of LLMs like InstructGPT, which has been successful in understanding webpage contexts, product details, and human instructions. The authors highlight the importance of RL algorithms in maximizing long-term customer satisfaction and avoiding short-term goals in industrial recommender systems that typically rely on deep learning models to predict immediate clicks or purchases. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper uses special computers to learn how to make good decisions. It takes advantage of big language models, which are really good at understanding what people mean when they write things. The goal is to use these language models as a starting point for other decision-making systems. The authors show that this approach can be very effective in making sure customers are happy with their choices over the long term, rather than just trying to make a quick sale. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Deep learning » Reinforcement learning
