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Analysis of Constrained vs. Unconstrained Model Training
Imagine two separate training processes for a language model designed to be a helpful assistant.
- Process A: The model is updated based solely on maximizing rewards from user feedback for the assistant task.
- Process B: The model is updated to maximize rewards from user feedback, but with an added constraint: it is penalized if its response probabilities deviate significantly from those of its original, general-purpose, pre-trained version.
Analyze the potential trade-offs between these two training processes. In your analysis, discuss the likely effects on the final model's performance, stability during training, and retention of its initial capabilities.
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