The field of large language models (LLMs) is moving towards more efficient and effective methods for model merging, fine-tuning, and application in various domains. Recent research has focused on developing new techniques for merging models, such as metric-weighted averaging and dynamic Fisher-weighted merging, which have shown promising results in improving model performance. Additionally, LLMs are being applied in areas such as engineering, cooperative platoon coordination, and semantic reasoning, demonstrating their potential for transforming various fields. Noteworthy papers in this area include Parameter-Efficient Checkpoint Merging via Metrics-Weighted Averaging, which proposes a simple yet effective method for merging model checkpoints, and GLaMoR, which introduces a graph language model for consistency checking of OWL ontologies. Other notable papers include LLMs for Engineering, which evaluates the capabilities of LLMs in high-powered rocketry design, and GenCLS++, which presents a framework for generative classification in LLMs. These advances have the potential to significantly impact the development of LLMs and their applications in various domains.
Advances in Model Merging and Large Language Model Applications
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Parameter-Efficient Checkpoint Merging via Metrics-Weighted Averaging
Dynamic Fisher-weighted Model Merging via Bayesian Optimization
GLaMoR: Consistency Checking of OWL Ontologies using Graph Language Models
LLMs for Engineering: Teaching Models to Design High Powered Rockets
An Automated Reinforcement Learning Reward Design Framework with Large Language Model for Cooperative Platoon Coordination
Evolution of Cooperation in LLM-Agent Societies: A Preliminary Study Using Different Punishment Strategies
GVPO: Group Variance Policy Optimization for Large Language Model Post-Training
Rulebook: bringing co-routines to reinforcement learning environments
GenCLS++: Pushing the Boundaries of Generative Classification in LLMs Through Comprehensive SFT and RL Studies Across Diverse Datasets
RAGEN: Understanding Self-Evolution in LLM Agents via Multi-Turn Reinforcement Learning
Toward Evaluative Thinking: Meta Policy Optimization with Evolving Reward Models
Fane at SemEval-2025 Task 10: Zero-Shot Entity Framing with Large Language Models
Param$\Delta$ for Direct Weight Mixing: Post-Train Large Language Model at Zero Cost
Reinforced MLLM: A Survey on RL-Based Reasoning in Multimodal Large Language Models
In a Few Words: Comparing Weak Supervision and LLMs for Short Query Intent Classification
Base Models Beat Aligned Models at Randomness and Creativity