Summary of Asyn2f: An Asynchronous Federated Learning Framework with Bidirectional Model Aggregation, by Tien-dung Cao et al.
Asyn2F: An Asynchronous Federated Learning Framework with Bidirectional Model Aggregation
by Tien-Dung Cao, Nguyen T. Vuong, Thai Q. Le, Hoang V.N. Dao, Tram Truong-Huu
First submitted to arxiv on: 3 Mar 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing (cs.DC)
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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 asynchronous federated learning called Asyn2F, which addresses the issue of heterogeneous training workers causing delays and outdated models. The framework employs bidirectional model aggregation, allowing the server to aggregate local models while also updating the local models with the latest global model. This is achieved through cloud-based model storage and message queuing protocols for communication. The authors demonstrate the effectiveness of Asyn2F by comparing its performance to state-of-the-art techniques on various datasets, showing improved results. This paper contributes to the development of practical and scalable asynchronous federated learning frameworks. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This research focuses on making it easier for different devices to work together to learn from data without sharing the data itself. They created a new way for these devices to communicate and share their knowledge, called Asyn2F. This method allows devices to update each other’s models while they’re still learning, which helps them become more accurate and efficient. The authors tested this approach on various datasets and showed that it outperforms existing methods. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize how we learn from data without sharing sensitive information. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Federated learning
