Beyond Flat Geometry in LLMs

Beyond Flat Geometry in LLMs

Improving Model Performance with Curvature-Aware Expert Merging

CAMEx, a novel approach that enhances large language models by acknowledging the curved nature of parameter space during expert merging.

  • Addresses limitations of traditional Euclidean geometry assumptions in model training
  • Improves generalization ability, especially during pre-training phases
  • Optimizes expert merging without requiring additional computation of Fisher Information Matrix
  • Delivers better model performance by accounting for the natural curvature of the parameter manifold

This engineering innovation matters because it provides a more mathematically sound approach to model optimization, potentially leading to more efficient training and better performance for large language models in production environments.

CAMEx: Curvature-aware Merging of Experts

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