Finally, a way to make byte-level models efficient through learned token compression. MrT5 makes makes byte-level models 3x faster without sacrificing performance by dynamically merging tokens while preserving accuracy. Basically teaching the model to delete unnecessary bytes… https://t.co/OT2k3Gj1fX
[CL] Scaling LLM Inference with Optimized Sample Compute Allocation K Zhang, S Zhou, D Wang, W Y Wang, L Li [CMU & UC San Diego] (2024) https://t.co/AbnpLzXXl9 https://t.co/w7vaD9Umxr
[LG] Trajectory Flow Matching with Applications to Clinical Time Series Modeling X Zhang, Y Pu, Y Kawamura, A Loza... [McGill University & Yale School of Medicine & University of Cambridge] (2024) https://t.co/ppdsImUqLU https://t.co/tLfXveCWUA
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence research have introduced several innovative models and techniques aimed at improving efficiency and scalability in machine learning. Notable among these is 'TokenFormer', a new transformer architecture that utilizes tokenized model parameters to enable cost-effective scaling without the need for full retraining, potentially reducing training costs by 90%. This model replaces traditional linear projections with an attention mechanism, allowing for incremental scaling. Additionally, a new method called 'Future Token Prediction Model (FTP)' has been proposed, which predicts multiple future tokens, enhancing generative modeling capabilities. Other significant contributions include scalable watermarking for identifying large language model outputs and a memory-efficient training approach utilizing dynamic compression of neural networks. These developments reflect ongoing efforts to optimize AI applications across various sectors, including healthcare and general machine learning.