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Rethinking Activation Functions: Reducing Bias Can Improve Learning
The paper examines positive activation bias in neural networks, showing that reducing this bias slows initial training but improves final model performance.
Ranked #113Surprising resultPreprint6/10 suggested
Small and efficient models
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Investigates activation function design to improve training efficiency and model loss.
ARMED: Adaptive Retrieval-Augmented Medication Recommendation
Proposes an adaptive retrieval-augmented generation framework that dynamically expands clinical queries for medication recommendation.
Ranked #113Preprint0/10 suggested
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Presents an adaptive retrieval-augmented generation framework for clinical evidence retrieval and recommendation.
Hidden Data Challenges in Clinical Machine Learning
Identifies and evaluates temporal, semantic, and population preprocessing misalignments that cause data leakage and bias in clinical machine learning pipelines.
Ranked #113Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
AI safety and reliability in deployment
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:29
On-topic
Analyzes subtle data leakage and pipeline misalignments causing hidden unreliability in deployed clinical models.
Measurable Semantic 3D Gaussian Splatting with Joint Region and Depth Supervision for Interactive Building Inspection
Develops a semantic 3D Gaussian Splatting pipeline with depth and region supervision for interactive metric measurements during building inspections.
Ranked #113New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Multimodal models
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Integrates semantic Gaussian fields with multimodal large language models for interactive visual inspection.
When Faster Decisions Do Not Make Better Agents: An Empirical Study of Jev in Agent Workflows
Studies how accelerated decision-making models affect overall task completion, latency, and costs across embodied and mobile agents.
Ranked #113Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
LLM evaluation and benchmarks
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Conducts an extensive empirical benchmark on agent decision speed versus end-to-end task success.
Evaluating LLMs as Agentic Workflow Executors in Real-World Customer Support Skills
The paper introduces a benchmark derived from real customer support dialogues to evaluate language models executing bounded, tool-using skills.
Ranked #114New testPreprint7/10 suggested
AI agents
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
On-topic
Evaluates LLMs executing stateful customer support skills with tools.
DisaggKD: Efficient Knowledge Distillation through Teacher-Student Disaggregation and a Fused Loss
The paper proposes disaggregating teacher and student models across separate nodes with a fused loss to accelerate knowledge distillation.
Ranked #114New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Small and efficient models
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Proposes memory-efficient knowledge distillation by splitting teacher and student across nodes.
LASER: Defeasible Certificate Search for Long-Range Protocol Dependencies
The paper presents a certificate-based search method paired with a symbolic checker to resolve complex, distributed dependencies in protocol specifications.
Ranked #114New way to see a problemPreprint5/10 suggested
LLMs for code
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Uses symbolic certificate verification to analyze and recover executable protocol specification dependencies.
GUIDE: Computationally Augmented Consensus for Trustworthy Clinical Practice Guidelines
This paper introduces GUIDE, a multi-agent copilot system that assists clinicians in drafting and updating evidence-based medical practice guidelines.
Ranked #114Preprint0/10 suggested
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Performs literature retrieval, evidence synthesis, and grounding for clinical recommendations.
A Distributional Framework for Behavioral Characterization and Risk Management of Large Language Models
Presents a Monte Carlo simulation framework to quantify distributional response shifts and model risks across language model lifecycles.
Ranked #114New way to see a problemPreprint7/10 suggested
AI safety and reliability in deployment
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:29
On-topic
Addresses model risk management, governance, and robustness monitoring for deployed LLMs.
What Do Visual-Head Discovery Scores Actually Find? Attention Source, Necessity, and Random-Control Pitfalls in Vision-Language Models
Evaluates how scoring configurations and query choices impact the discovery, steerability, and necessity of visual attention heads in VLMs.
Ranked #114Surprising resultPreprint6/10 suggested
Multimodal models
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Investigates visual attention head discovery, necessity, and hallucination reduction in vision-language models.
Don't Guess, Just Ask: Evaluating Interactive Requirement Clarification for Repository-Level Software Development
Introduces a benchmark to evaluate how effectively LLMs clarify ambiguous user requirements in repository-level software development tasks.
Ranked #114New testPreprint7/10 suggested
LLM evaluation and benchmarks
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Introduces ReqClarifyBench, a new benchmark assessing interactive requirement clarification in LLMs.
ToolBottleneckBench: Measuring Tool-Agent Performance under Controlled Pressures and Fixed Harness Budgets
Measures tool-agent performance failures under controlled harness limits such as completion caps and tool menu visibility.
Ranked #115New testPreprint7/10 suggested
AI agents
via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Evaluates tool-using agent performance under varying tool catalog pressures and fixed harness budgets.
Robota-Embed: Unified VLA Embeddings for Robot In-Context Learning and Evolution
The paper introduces an embedding model that jointly encodes vision, language, and action to retrieve relevant historical trajectories for robot learning.
Ranked #115New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Multimodal models
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
On-topic
Develops joint vision-language-action embedding models to retrieve multimodal context for robotics.
Analyzing performance of Retrieval Augmented Generation models for Question Answering Tasks
The paper analyzes the performance of retrieval-augmented generation architectures on open-domain question answering tasks involving culturally grounded South Asian narratives.
Ranked #115Preprint0/10 suggested
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
On-topic
Analyzes factors affecting performance in retrieval-augmented generation systems.
MLAfication: Efficiently Enabling High-Fidelity MLA for Modern LLMs
The paper introduces an attention conversion method enabling multi-head latent attention on modern architectures with reduced memory footprints.
Ranked #115New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Small and efficient models
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Compresses KV cache using Multi-Head Latent Attention and quantization to boost serving throughput.
Make Every Expansion Count: Learning to Search Efficiently in LLM Code Repair
The paper introduces a learned search policy that predicts required repair steps to prioritize code edits before generating and testing patches.
Ranked #115Surprising resultPreprint5/10 suggested
LLMs for code
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Develops an efficient search policy specifically for automated LLM code repair.
When Charts Deceive Web Agents: A Paired Benchmark for Misleading Visualization-Grounded Tasks
Introduces a benchmark evaluating how misleading visualizations and charts affect the multi-step execution and decisions of web agents.
Ranked #115New testPreprint7/10 suggested
AI safety and reliability in deployment
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Analyzes deployment reliability risks stemming from misleading visual information.
On the estimation and validity of AI time horizons---a statistical look at the METR plot
Recomputes METR task time horizons using splines and item-response theory to examine the validity of AI difficulty curves.
Ranked #115New way to see a problemPreprint7/10 suggested
LLM evaluation and benchmarks
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Analyzes the statistical estimation, validity, and calibration of the METR AI time horizon benchmark.
Mission (Im)Possible: Towards Autonomous Discovery of Autopilot Logic Flaws in Open-Source Drone Frameworks
The authors present an approach using domain-informed language models to discover semantic logic flaws in open-source drone autopilot software.
Ranked #116New way to see a problemPreprint5/10 suggested
LLMs for code
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
On-topic
Uses multi-agent LLMs to inspect, test, and find logic flaws in autopilot code.
Taking the PULSE of Medical Reasoning: Step-Level Retrieval Timing for Knowledge-Grounded Inference
This paper proposes PUlSE, using internal layer representations to detect factual errors and trigger step-level retrieval during medical reasoning.
Ranked #116New way to see a problemPreprint7/10 suggested
AI safety and reliability in deployment
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
On-topic
Reduces factual hallucination by triggering retrieval when internal knowledge is unstable.
Retrieve What Helps, Only When It Helps: Agentic Reinforcement Learning for Selective Retrieval-Augmented Machine Translation
The paper proposes a reinforcement learning framework that decides when and what external knowledge to retrieve for machine translation.
Ranked #116Preprint0/10 suggested
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
On-topic
Optimizes retrieval-augmented generation by selectively deciding when to retrieve outside evidence.
Test-Time Compute for Tabular Foundation Models: Mechanisms, Gains, and Limits
Analyzes test-time compute strategies, including parameter adaptation and prediction aggregation, to improve predictions in tabular foundation models.
Ranked #116Surprising resultPreprint6/10 suggested
Small and efficient models
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:29
On-topic
Studies parameter-efficient adaptation and compute trade-offs for foundation models.
Video Codec-Guided Training-Free Token Compression for Video Large Language Models
Proposes a training-free token compression method for video language models using video codec motion vectors and residuals as priors.
Ranked #116New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Multimodal models
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Addresses efficient visual token compression for video large language models.
Searching for "Harmful Refusal": A Psychometric Audit of an AI Safety Benchmark
Applies psychometric auditing to HELM Safety benchmarks to test whether harmful refusal functions as a single measurable attribute.
Ranked #116Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
LLM evaluation and benchmarks
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Conducts a psychometric audit of safety benchmarks, analyzing construct validity and benchmark saturation.
RATED: Reliability-Aware AI Agent Tool Retrieval via Execution Dynamics
Combines dual-encoder semantic retrieval with a contextual bandit to adaptively select agent tools using execution reliability feedback.
Ranked #116New way to see a problemPeer-reviewed7/10 suggested
AI agents
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Improves tool retrieval and handling runtime tool failures for autonomous AI agents.
Causal Syntax Circuits in CodeLMs: Budget and Probe Decide What Looks Localised
This paper investigates internal model circuits and prompt properties that drive code language models to default to Python code output.
Ranked #117Surprising resultPreprint5/10 suggested
LLMs for code
via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:18
On-topic
Analyzes internal circuit mechanisms underlying programming language preferences in code LLMs.
Beyond Reachability: A Relation-Semantic Reasoning Framework for Biomedical Multi-hop QA
The paper proposes a relation-semantic reasoning framework to resolve disconnects between answer reachability and valid paths in biomedical graphs.
Ranked #117Preprint0/10 suggested
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
On-topic
Addresses multi-hop retrieval and evidence reasoning over knowledge graphs for question answering.
Full-duplex Spoken Language Modeling with Discrete Diffusion
The paper presents Diffuplex, a full-duplex spoken language model that separates speech timing from content generation using discrete diffusion.
Ranked #117New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Small and efficient models
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Designs discrete diffusion decoding that parallelizes speech generation to achieve high token throughput and low latency.
When Pleasing the User Compromises Care: AI Sycophancy in Caregiver-Mediated Healthcare
The paper benchmarks how caregiver-directed language models compromise medical advice when users express clinically inferior care preferences.
Ranked #117Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
AI safety and reliability in deployment
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Investigates safety and alignment failures where LLMs compromise user care to satisfy harmful user requests.
CaptchaAgent: Verifiable Visual Reasoning for CAPTCHA Solving
Presents a structured visual reasoning agent that uses intermediate symbolic representations to solve complex visual CAPTCHAs.
Ranked #117Surprising resultPreprint6/10 suggested
Multimodal models
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Addresses structured visual reasoning and grounding in vision-language model agents.
Accurate but Not Humble: Evaluating Epistemic Humility in LLM Agents under Knowledge Conflict
Proposes an evaluation framework to measure how LLM agents handle uncertainty and resolve conflicting knowledge during execution.
Ranked #117New way to see a problemPeer-reviewed7/10 suggested
LLM evaluation and benchmarks
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Introduces a new evaluation framework and behavioral dimensions to benchmark agent uncertainty.
X-AgentRed: Red-Teaming Personal Agents in Evolving Multi-Service Ecosystems
Presents an automated red-teaming framework that searches for harmful compositional tool-use paths across multi-service environments.
Ranked #117New testPreprint7/10 suggested
AI agents
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Addresses multi-service tool interactions and unintended compositional actions in personal agents.
XViewRank: Overlap-Conditioned Score Fusion for LLM-Augmented Sparse Retrieval
XViewRank uses result-set overlap context to fuse BM25 rankings generated from distinct query perspectives created by language models.
Ranked #118Preprint0/10 suggested
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
On-topic
Improves sparse retrieval ranking using LLM-generated query views for knowledge retrieval.
Intent-Triggered Anchoring for Multi-Token Format Units in Parallel Decoding of Diffusion Language Models
This paper introduces a training-free decoding rule that anchors multi-token format units to ensure parseable parallel generation in diffusion language models.
Ranked #118Surprising resultPreprint6/10 suggested
Small and efficient models
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
On-topic
Improves parallel decoding in diffusion language models to maintain structured output formatting efficiently.
Natural Code Transformation Confuses Agents in Vulnerability Analysis
The study reports that natural code transformations confuse vulnerability analysis agents, proposing functional changes as a potential defensive strategy.
Ranked #118Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
AI safety and reliability in deployment
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Examines defenses against adversarial agentic attacks on software vulnerability discovery.
REINS: Agent-guided Thread Scheduling for Concurrency Bug Detection and Reproduction
Uses agentic reasoning over program concurrency semantics to steer thread scheduling and reproduce elusive concurrency bugs.
Ranked #118New way to see a problemPreprint4/10 suggested
LLMs for code
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:29
On-topic
Uses an LLM agent reasoning over program semantics to detect and reproduce software concurrency bugs.
Feature Competition and Its Representational Origins in Vision Language Models: Evidence from the Stroop Paradigm
Benchmarks vision-language models on the Stroop paradigm to evaluate feature competition and text-versus-color bias.
Ranked #118Surprising resultPreprint6/10 suggested
Multimodal models
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Investigates feature competition and representational bias between text and color in vision-language models.
An Investigation of Model Coherence: Narrow Finetunes Contradict Themselves Under Resampling
Evaluates model coherence using 175 specific questions to measure internal contradictions and identity conflation under answer resampling.
Ranked #118Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
LLM evaluation and benchmarks
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Introduces a 175-question test and metric to evaluate model coherence and contradiction under resampling.
Forgetting is Not Always Bad: A Neuro-Inspired Memory Repair Mechanism for Poisoned LLM Agents
Introduces DREAM, an agent-intrinsic defense that triggers functional forgetting of poisoned memory entries through implicit reactivation and topological diagnosis.
Ranked #118New way to see a problemPreprint7/10 suggested
AI agents
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Designs memory repair mechanisms specifically for autonomous LLM agents.
Reading the Neighborhood: Text-Attentive Graph Reranking for Automated Subject Indexing
TAGHN enhances automated subject indexing by reranking candidate descriptors using a text-attentive graph over thesaurus neighborhoods.
Ranked #119Preprint0/10 suggested
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
On-topic
Develops a graph reranker over retrieved candidate descriptors and document context.
BRQGen: Towards Adaptive Completeness Assessment and Follow-Up Question Generation for Bug Reports
The paper proposes a framework that identifies missing information in bug reports and generates targeted follow-up questions only when needed.
Ranked #119New way to see a problemPreprint4/10 suggested
LLMs for code
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:19
On-topic
Leverages LLMs to evaluate bug reports and iteratively generate follow-up questions for reproduction.
RIFT: Token Influence Follows the Path of Least Resistance
This paper proposes RIFT, a method using electrical resistance analogies to trace token influence through transformer attention graphs.
Ranked #119New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Small and efficient models
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
On-topic
Proposes a fast, training-free method to compute token influence on a single CPU thread.
Should SLMs be in the Driver's Seat? A Study of Local Models as Interpreters in Cloud-Written Agent Programs
The paper demonstrates a hybrid architecture where cloud-generated agent code delegates localized private-data queries to edge models.
Ranked #119New way to see a problemPreprint7/10 suggested
AI safety and reliability in deployment
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Protects private data during deployment by delegating runtime interpretation to local edge models.
CASTER: Formalizing Zero-Shot Manipulation from Synthetic Videos as Constrained Optimization
Formulates zero-shot robot manipulation from synthetic video generation as a constrained trajectory optimization problem.
Ranked #119New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Multimodal models
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Uses multimodal video generation models to guide real-world robot manipulation policies.
Can LLMs Fix It Without Code? Toward Automated Verification of No-Code Bug Fixes
Presents an execution-based evaluation pipeline using browser agents to verify language model solutions for no-code software bug reports.
Ranked #119New testPreprint7/10 suggested
LLM evaluation and benchmarks
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Introduces an automated execution-based benchmark evaluating LLM capabilities on no-code bug fixes.
Inject a Turn, Not a Token: Learning Where to Redirect LLM Reasoning for Self-Correction
Introduces UPTURN, a framework that trains a small classifier to inject redirection prompts as new user turns during reasoning failures.
Ranked #119Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
AI agents
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Designs a mechanism to intervene and redirect reasoning rollouts during multi-step problem solving.
Decoding What iOS Location Services Send to Apple: An LLM Is an Unreliable Analyst but a Useful Toolmaker
The study evaluates using language models to directly reconstruct mobile network schemas versus generating validation code tools.
Ranked #120Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
AI safety and reliability in deployment
via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Demonstrates LLM unreliability and subtle errors during reverse-engineering analysis.
RCER: Reconstructing Cross-Evidence Relations for Iterative Retrieval-Augmented Generation
RCER reconstructs cross-evidence relations and entity dependencies directly across iterative retrieval rounds to support complex multi-hop question answering.
Ranked #120Preprint0/10 suggested
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
On-topic
Proposes an iterative retrieval-augmented generation method reconstructing cross-evidence relations.
Hashrope: A Persistent Data Structure for Mechanisms of LLM Context Management
This paper presents Hashrope, a unified persistent data structure supporting incremental edits, branching, and cache reuse for language model serving.
Ranked #120Surprising resultPreprint6/10 suggested
Small and efficient models
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
On-topic
Introduces an efficient data structure for prefix reuse, KV-cache management, and faster serving.
Aligning Faithfulness for Theory-Scale Autoformalization
The authors propose evaluating autoformalization faithfulness by aligning phrase-level correspondences between informal mathematics and formal code under contextual interpretations.
Ranked #120New testPreprint4/10 suggested
LLMs for code
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Evaluates autoformalization translating natural language mathematics into formal code.
OneSearch-VL: Unified Multimodal Deep Research Agent for Image and Video
Introduces a unified multimodal agent using evidence graphs to supervise external retrieval and reasoning across images and videos.
Ranked #120New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Multimodal models
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Proposes a multimodal research agent linking visual grounding and retrieval across images and video.
When VLMs Destroy What They Know: Spatial Representations Fall Below Lexical Priors
The paper evaluates vision-language models' spatial representations using causally controlled perturbations, showing spatial relations degrade compared to lexical features.
Ranked #120Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
LLM evaluation and benchmarks
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Introduces a new metric and benchmark to evaluate spatial representation fidelity in VLMs.
VEPA: Verified Evolving Formal Policy for Lifelong LLM Agent Guardrails
Develops a framework for evolving deterministic formal policies to serve as runtime guardrails for large language model agents.
Ranked #120New way to see a problemPreprint7/10 suggested
AI agents
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Proposes formal evolving guardrails to regulate LLM agent actions over sensitive system resources.
ReviewPilot: A Multi-Agent System for Screening and Data Extraction in Systematic Reviews
Presents a multi-agent system for paper screening and data extraction in systematic literature reviews following standard guidelines.
Ranked #121Preprint0/10 suggested
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Focuses on extracting, grounding, and citing evidence from academic literature databases.
PAIR: Memory-Efficient and Fast Inference with Reading--Reasoning Fusion
PAIR splits context processing and answer reasoning between two different-sized models, fusing predictions at the logit level for efficient inference.
Ranked #121New way to see a problemPreprint6/10 suggested
Small and efficient models
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
On-topic
Decouples reading and reasoning across different model sizes to cut KV memory and boost throughput.
Nudge the Judge: Uncovering Program Decision Hijacking in Real-World Jev Applications
The paper presents an automated framework to evaluate how adversarial contexts can redirect program execution through valid structured judgments in language-model applications.
Ranked #121New testPreprint7/10 suggested
AI safety and reliability in deployment
via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
On-topic
Uncovers program decision hijacking attacks where malicious inputs redirect downstream software execution.
Reasoning-Informed Visual Editing
Introduces a multi-dimensional benchmark evaluating reasoning-informed visual editing across temporal, causal, spatial, and logical operations.
Ranked #121New testPreprint6/10 suggested
Multimodal models
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Introduces a benchmark evaluating instruction reasoning and appearance consistency in multimodal models.
Measuring Artifact Reliance in Machine-Generated Text Detectors
The paper demonstrates that machine-generated text detectors rely heavily on document formatting and PDF extraction artifacts rather than text quality.
Ranked #121Surprising resultPreprint7/10 suggested
LLM evaluation and benchmarks
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Identifies formatting artifacts and introduces format counterfactuals for evaluating text detectors.
QTestBench: A Test Framework for Evaluating LLM-Generated Quantum Code
The paper introduces a benchmark framework evaluating LLM-generated quantum software unit tests against independent ground-truth checkers.
Ranked #121New testPreprint3/10 suggested
LLMs for code
via arxiv · 12 Oct, 16:28
On-topic
Examines LLMs generating unit test suites and evaluating code solutions for quantum software.
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