Finally, CSAIL has many events open to the public. Come participate and learn more about the incredible research community we’re building!
@mit_csail
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Mode Collapse in Large Language Models: Book Output Example
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Here’s actual example of mode collapse in an LLM, where “book” is repeatedly outputted.
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Mode Collapse in LLMs: Understanding Model Degradation
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This is an example of mode collapse—which it turns out happens in LLMs as well (and we discuss in the paper)!
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AI Models Data Generation Distribution Guarantees
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Despite growing interest in using these models to generate data, there are currently no guarantees about the resulting distribution. For example, if I want a normal distribution, it would look like this:
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Getting Started with ChatGPT: A Guide to Large Language Models
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Side note: If you’ve never you’ve never interacted with a large language model, try playing with ChatGPT: https://
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LLMs Generate Synthetic Data: New Research Released
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As part of my takeover, I’ll (
@aspenkhopkins
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Comparison Harms Collaboration in Competitive Research Environments
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In a competitive environment where everyone is succeeding, comparison is not only going to hurt you. It will make collaboration and one of the best parts of research–asking interesting questions–painful
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TimeFrame App Helps Measure Actual Working Time Productivity
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You can measure your actual working time using apps like TimeFrame (for MacOS). It's incredibly helpful for keeping on task (thanks to @andrew_ilyas and @smsampark for this one 🙂
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PhD Collaboration: Key to Success in Doctoral Studies
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You can certainly collaborate with other students. That's one of the best ways to get through the PhD–by finding people that will go through the grind with you!
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PhD exploration: ideal time for new research directions
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Early/mid-way through the PhD is a great time to explore and try new things.