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PhD Thesis Proposal - Qinyuan Ye

Title: Cross-Task Generalization Abilities of Large Language Models
 
Committee Members: Xiang Ren (Chair), Robin Jia, Swabha Swayamdipta, Jesse Thomason, Morteza Dehghani
 
Date & Time: Monday, April 22, 10am-11:30am\
Location: SAL 213
 
Abstract: Humans can learn a new language task efficiently with only a few examples, by leveraging their knowledge and experience obtained when learning prior tasks. Enabling similar cross-task generalization abilities in NLP systems is fundamental for achieving the goal of general intelligence and enabling broader and more scalable adoption of language technology in future applications. In this thesis proposal, I will present my work on (1) benchmarking cross-task generalization abilities with diverse NLP tasks; (2) developing new model architecture for improving cross-task generalization abilities; (3) analyzing and predicting the generalization landscape of current state-of-the-art large language models. Additionally, I will outline future research directions, along with preliminary thoughts on addressing them.
 
Zoom Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93269270403?pwd=NVNmN085bm5SWXNnNGErcXczeVkxdz09

Location: Henry Salvatori Computer Science Center (SAL) - 213

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Qinyuan Ye

Event Link: https://usc.zoom.us/j/93269270403?pwd=NVNmN085bm5SWXNnNGErcXczeVkxdz09