Apr 20
Beyond Surface Statistics: Robust Conformal Prediction for LLMs via Internal Representations
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The paper proposes a new conformal prediction framework for LLMs that utilizes internal layer-wise information rather than traditional output-level statistics. This method aims to improve the reliability and calibration of question-answering models, especially under distribution shifts.
Why it matters
Moving beyond surface statistics to internal representations offers a path toward more reliable, uncertainty-aware deployment of LLMs in high-stakes environments.
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