Apr 20
Where does output diversity collapse in post-training?
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significance 3/5
This research paper investigates why post-trained language models exhibit reduced output diversity compared to base models. The study traces how different training lineages, such as chain-of-thought distillation and supervised fine-tuning, impact semantic diversity and model weights.
Why it matters
Understanding the mechanisms behind diversity collapse is critical for maintaining model creativity and utility during the post-training alignment phase.
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