Multi-Objective Optimization for Policy Training with Multiple Reward Models
Instead of combining multiple reward models into a single reward signal, an alternative approach is to treat the task as a multi-objective optimization problem. This framework involves training the policy to simultaneously optimize for the objectives defined by each individual reward model.
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Ch.4 Alignment - Foundations of Large Language Models
Foundations of Large Language Models
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