Summary of Scaling Training Data with Lossy Image Compression, by Katherine L. Mentzer and Andrea Montanari
Scaling Training Data with Lossy Image Compression
by Katherine L. Mentzer, Andrea Montanari
First submitted to arxiv on: 25 Jul 2024
Categories
- Main: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV)
- Secondary: Information Theory (cs.IT); 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 investigates empirically-determined scaling laws that predict the evolution of large machine learning models as they are trained on increasing amounts of data and scale up in complexity. The study leverages these laws to optimize the allocation of limited computing resources, a crucial aspect for model development. By analyzing the interplay between training data, model size, and compute time, the authors aim to provide insights that can be applied across various machine learning applications. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Large machine learning models are becoming increasingly important in many fields, but they require significant computational power to train. This research helps us understand how these models grow and change as we give them more data and computing resources. By finding patterns in how well models perform with different amounts of training, the authors hope to help us make better decisions about where to focus our limited resources. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Machine learning * Scaling laws




