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PhD Dissertation Defense - Jun Yan
Mon, Jul 08, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science
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Title: Identifying and Mitigating Safety Risks in Language Models Abstract: Recent advancements in language models have revolutionized the field of Natural Language Processing, reshaping human-technology interactions. As these models become increasingly integrated in our daily lives, concerns about their safety risks have also escalated. In this thesis defense, I will present my work on identifying and mitigating safety risks in language models that could lead to system malfunctions and undermine user trust. My research addresses three key questions: (1) What threats can adversaries induce by poisoning the training data of language model classifiers? (2) Can practitioners reliably detect compromised language model classifiers before deployment? (3) What novel threats does data poisoning pose with the emergence of generative large language models? In conclusion, I will discuss future directions for the development of safer language models.
Committee Members: Prof. Xiang Ren (Chair), Prof. Robin Jia, and Prof. Morteza Dehghani
Date: Monday, July 8th, 2024
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 306
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/6633659669Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 306
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Ellecia Williams
