Summary of Understanding Hidden Computations in Chain-of-thought Reasoning, by Aryasomayajula Ram Bharadwaj
Understanding Hidden Computations in Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
by Aryasomayajula Ram Bharadwaj
First submitted to arxiv on: 5 Dec 2024
Categories
- Main: Computation and Language (cs.CL)
- Secondary: 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 The paper investigates how large language models process complex reasoning tasks when given Chain-of-Thought (CoT) prompts, which have been shown to enhance their abilities. Researchers replaced CoT with filler characters, finding that models still performed well, leaving questions about internal processing and representation of reasoning steps. To decode these hidden characters in transformer models, the authors analyzed layer-wise representations using logit lens method and examined token rankings, demonstrating recovery without loss of performance. The findings provide insights into transformer model mechanisms and open avenues for improving interpretability and transparency. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary A team of researchers studied how language models work when given special prompts called Chain-of-Thought (CoT). They found that even when the prompts are changed to include secret characters, the models can still understand complex ideas. To figure out what’s going on inside these models, they looked at the way different parts of the model work together and examined which words are most important. Their results help us better understand how language models think and suggest ways to make them more transparent. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Token » Transformer
