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Every paper checked in the week of 12–18 Oct 2026 · Small and efficient models — nothing is hidden. Brief papers first.

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When Sparsity Breaks Connectivity: Functional Reachability and Guided Topology Dynamics in Extreme Sparse Training
The authors develop a reachability-guided dynamic sparse training method that preserves functional pathways during extreme network pruning and regrowth.
Ranked #361Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Presents reachability-guided dynamic sparse training to enable extreme model pruning up to 99.9% sparsity.
Audit Before You Distill: A Controlled Workflow for Reasoning Transfer into Compact Medical Language Models
The paper analyzes the impact of teacher rationales before distilling medical reasoning capabilities into compact language models.
Ranked #362Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Proposes a workflow to distill reasoning capabilities into compact language models.
Representational Difference Distillation
Proposes a knowledge distillation method that focuses learning signals on specific structural disagreements between teacher and student representations.
Ranked #363Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Presents a knowledge distillation method to transfer representations to compact student networks.
SARATHI: Decoupled Data-Free Probing and Adaptive Reconstruction for Structured LLM Pruning
This paper presents a structured pruning framework that decouples data-free neuron selection from localized weight reconstruction to reduce model memory requirements.
Ranked #364Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Introduces a structured pruning framework to make LLM inference faster and cheaper.
From a Large-Scale Teacher to Efficient Multimodal Students for Search Relevance Prediction
The paper distills an LLM-based search relevance judge into smaller multimodal student models for efficient e-commerce search evaluation.
Ranked #365Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Distills large commercial LLM evaluators into compact, low-latency student models for efficient inference.
Lingdan-V2: Large language models for clinically grounded reasoning in traditional Chinese medicine
This paper introduces an aligned language model family trained with structured reinforcement learning for clinical reasoning and traditional Chinese medicine prescribing.
Ranked #366Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Develops and trains efficient domain-specific models ranging from 4B to 14B parameters.
JustOPD: On-Policy Distillation from Autoregressive to Diffusion Language Models
The authors introduce an on-policy distillation method to transfer knowledge from autoregressive language models into diffusion language models using autoregressive rollouts.
Ranked #367Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Proposes an on-policy distillation method to transfer knowledge from autoregressive models into diffusion language models.
LocalTrain: Integer-Only Local Learning for Energy-Efficient CNN Training on Edge FPGAs
This paper presents an integer-only local learning system on edge FPGAs for energy-efficient convolutional neural network training.
Ranked #368Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Proposes integer-only training on edge FPGAs to enable energy-efficient on-device model training.
Fast Quantized Johnson$-$Lindenstrauss Transforms
The paper introduces structured random transform constructions to accelerate 1-bit quantized Johnson-Lindenstrauss compression for key-value caches.
Ranked #369Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Proposes fast quantized projections to compress KV caches and reduce inference memory.
Encoding Context into LLM Weights: What Makes It Context?
The paper investigates methods for encoding context into model weights so that language models properly apply the temporary context during subsequent inference.
Ranked #370Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Explores encoding long context into model weights to reduce high inference costs of long-context LLMs.
GA-SVD: Generation-aware Singular Value Decomposition for LLM Compression
The paper proposes a generation-aware singular value decomposition method to compress large language models while preserving generative output quality.
Ranked #371Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Proposes a low-rank SVD compression method to reduce LLM memory and inference costs.
BSIPipe: Bidirectional Sequence-Level Interleaved Pipeline Parallelism for Long-Sequence Large Language Model Training
Introduces bidirectional interleaved pipeline parallelism to improve throughput and activation memory scaling in long-sequence model training.
Ranked #372Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Introduces a pipeline parallelism technique to optimize long-sequence LLM training efficiency.
FidelityQ: Preserving Predictive Fidelity in Ultra-Low-Bit Language Model Quantization
This paper introduces a scalar quantization method using analytic coding to preserve language model predictive fidelity at precisions down to two bits.
Ranked #373Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Proposes scalar quantization preserving predictive behavior at precisions down to 2 bits.
Query-Adaptive Neuron Steering for LLMs
This paper proposes a framework that dynamically steers internal language model neurons based on query-induced activation patterns.
Ranked #374Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Presents lightweight query-adaptive neuron gating to improve inference.
CrossMean: Model Merging by Pairing Merged and Expert Activations
This paper presents an activation-pairing method and selection criterion to improve closed-form model merging without retraining.
Ranked #375Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Enables merging fine-tuned models without retraining to create efficient unified architectures.
DeKoR: Decomposed Knowledge Routing for Efficient GNN--LLM Fusion
This paper proposes a decomposed routing framework that distills large language model knowledge into lightweight graph neural networks.
Ranked #376Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Distills LLM knowledge into lightweight graph experts for efficient fusion and inference.
Linear-Time Non-Local Codec Placement for Machine Learning Model Compression
This paper introduces a linear-time algorithm to place codec operators in computational graphs to compress operand traffic during on-device inference.
Ranked #377Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Reduces operand traffic and memory footprint for on-device machine learning inference.
FENAS: A Few-Shot Meta-Ensembling Framework for Efficient Neural Architecture Search with Synergized Zero-Cost Proxies
This paper proposes a few-shot meta-ensembling framework that combines zero-cost proxies to rank neural architectures efficiently.
Ranked #378Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Proposes an efficient few-shot neural architecture search method to optimize model design.
Zeroth-Order Fine-Tuning of LLMs in Learnable Low-Rank Subspaces
This paper proposes a zeroth-order fine-tuning method for language models that optimizes within task-adaptive learnable low-rank subspaces.
Ranked #379Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Enables memory-efficient forward-only fine-tuning of LLMs in low-rank subspaces.
DeltaNet-PC: Test-Time Memory Without Backpropagation Through Time
This paper formulates sequential test-time memory updates as latent variables within a predictive coding framework without backpropagation through time.
Ranked #380Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Introduces an efficient test-time memory mechanism that removes backpropagation through time.
Learning to Sync at the Edge: Client-Side Adaptive Synchronization for Federated Learning
The paper introduces a client-side reinforcement learning scheduler to optimize synchronization decisions in edge federated learning.
Ranked #381Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Improves edge training efficiency and communication costs via adaptive client synchronization.
Refined Grid Sampling for Efficient Implicit Neural Representations of Large-Scale Scientific Data
The paper proposes a dynamic stratified grid sampling approach to train implicit neural representations on large scientific data faster.
Ranked #382Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Optimizes coordinate sampling to achieve faster training of implicit neural representation models.
ULPack: Reference-Conditioned Lossless Compression of Checkpoint Trajectories
The paper introduces a lossless compression codec for model checkpoint trajectories conditioned on reference floating-point exponents.
Ranked #383Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Provides a lossless compression codec that cuts storage overhead for model checkpoint trajectories.
PGSB: Pretrained-Guided Shared Basis for LoRA Model Merging
The paper proposes a method to align and merge multiple Low-Rank Adaptations using a shared basis guided by pretrained model weights.
Ranked #384Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Presents a method to merge multi-task LoRA adapters for efficient model storage and multi-tasking.
Frequency-Step Cache: Separating Synchronization and Repair for Efficient Autoregressive Video Diffusion
This paper introduces a training-free caching method that separates cache synchronization and computation repair to accelerate autoregressive video diffusion generation.
Ranked #385Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Improves inference speed and reduces compute for autoregressive video diffusion via caching.
Online Tokenization with Optimal Delay in Linear Time
The paper introduces an online tokenization algorithm that processes text streams in linear time with minimal algorithmic delay.
Ranked #386Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
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Optimizes online tokenization algorithms to reduce latency and memory footprint in language models.
DAGFormer: Global Topology Prediction for Transformer Cross-Layer Connections
The paper proposes a Transformer architecture that plans dynamic cross-layer connections globally across the model based on input tokens.
Ranked #387Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
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Introduces an efficient dynamic cross-layer connection architecture that improves performance under compact model budgets.
RIECNN: Real-Time Image Enhanced CNN for Traffic Sign Recognition
Presents an enhanced convolutional neural network architecture for real-time traffic sign classification in autonomous driving applications.
Ranked #388Peer-reviewed0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Designs a real-time CNN achieving low-latency sub-1.3ms inference for edge deployment.
Making LoRA Identifiable: Orthogonal Alignment for Continual Learning
The paper introduces an orthogonal parameter alignment approach for low-rank adaptation to mitigate catastrophic forgetting in continual learning.
Ranked #389Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:18
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Improves continual LoRA training efficiency and prevents memory scaling with tasks.
TurboMamba: Faster Inference, Faster Training, and Better Prediction with Lexical Memory
Proposes a hybrid architecture combining global state-space modeling with local transformer attention and lexical memory for efficient inference.
Ranked #390Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:17
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Proposes TurboMamba to achieve faster inference and training throughput with lower latency.
LLM-Based Weak Annotation for Cybersecurity Tweet Classification: A Teacher-Student Framework
The paper presents a teacher-student framework using language models for weak annotation to classify cybersecurity tweets.
Ranked #391Peer-reviewed0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:17
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Distills LLM teacher knowledge into smaller domain-specific pre-trained language models.
Bias Mitigation in Audio-Enabled LLMs through Adversarial Training and Distillation Methods
Applies adversarial training and distillation to remove unwanted gender bias in audio-enabled language models.
Ranked #392Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:17
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Applies distillation methods to build controlled, gender-agnostic speech models.
Just Respect the Semantics: Image-Token Compression via Pre-LLM Semantic Variable-Resolution Tokenization and In-LLM Relevance Pruning
The authors present an image-token compression technique using variable-resolution merging for semantic regions and learned relevance pruning inside the model.
Ranked #393Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Compresses and prunes image tokens to reduce computation and improve vision-language inference efficiency.
Kwai Summary Attention V2 Technical Report
This technical report presents an updated summary-token attention architecture to optimize cache compression and computation across model layers.
Ranked #394Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Compresses KV cache and reduces computation cost for efficient LLM serving and inference.
Train for Many, Update with One: Improving Multi-Sample Reasoning via Fenchel-Bregman Posterior Learning
This paper introduces a posterior learning approach that improves multi-sample reasoning coverage by updating models using single posterior draws.
Ranked #395Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Proposes an efficient training method that reduces compute and sample draws for multi-sample reasoning.
Explore with Memory, Learn without It: In-Context Exploration and Self-Distillation for LLM Reasoning
This paper presents a reinforcement learning approach that uses in-context dynamic memory during rollouts and self-distillation to accelerate reasoning exploration.
Ranked #396Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Uses self-distillation and in-context memory to improve learning and compute efficiency.
ChampionKV: Head-Wise Adaptive Budget Allocation for KV Cache Compression
ChampionKV adaptively allocates key-value cache memory budgets across attention heads using observation-window concentration proxies.
Ranked #397Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Introduces input-adaptive KV cache compression to make long-context LLM inference more efficient.
Saliency-Guided Replay for Continual Learning in Deep Spiking Neural Networks
The paper presents a saliency-guided patch replay method to mitigate catastrophic forgetting in spiking neural networks under tight memory budgets.
Ranked #398Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Studies memory-efficient continual learning in low-power spiking neural networks.
An FPGA-Based Spiking Neural Network for Spatiotemporal Pattern Learning and Classification
The authors design an FPGA implementation of spiking neural networks that performs both inference and training on-chip without backpropagation through time.
Ranked #399Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Introduces an FPGA-based spiking neural network architecture for efficient on-device edge learning.
On Making $\mathrm{SE}(2)$-Invariant Networks Optimal
The paper develops a plug-and-play module for convolutional neural networks that provides optimal rotation and translation invariance based on invariant theory.
Ranked #400Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Introduces computationally efficient invariant CNN modules requiring fewer resources.
RELAY: Selective Self-Distillation with Adaptive Hand-off for Rubric-Based Reinforcement Learning
The paper proposes a rubric-based reinforcement learning method combining selective teacher distillation with an adaptive hand-off to standard optimization.
Ranked #401Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Uses selective self-distillation to train smaller models effectively under rubrics.
Taming Softmax at the Limits of Muon: A Unified Approach through Hilbert Geometry
The paper applies Hilbert geometry to constrain activation shifts in softmax layers for stable optimizer updates in language model heads.
Ranked #402Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Addresses training optimization algorithms like Muon to stabilize and improve neural network parameter updates.
Dynamic K-Head: Difficulty-Supervised Budget Selection for Continuous Latent Reasoning
Proposes Dynamic K-Head, a question-conditioned budget selector that sets continuous latent reasoning steps based on input difficulty.
Ranked #403Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Reduces token computation cost for reasoning models via dynamic latent budgeting.
DTA-GT: Direction- and Topology-Aware Graph Transformer for Neural Network Representation Learning
The paper introduces a direction- and topology-aware graph transformer to predict neural network architecture attributes like accuracy and latency.
Ranked #404Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Reduces neural architecture search cost via graph transformers predicting model latency.
SLEM: Spectrum-Aware Latent Expert Merging
Introduces a calibration-free latent merging framework to compress Mixture-of-Experts models and reduce memory overhead.
Ranked #405Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Compresses Mixture-of-Experts models via calibration-free latent expert merging to reduce memory overhead.
StructZO: Structured Zeroth-Order Optimization for Memory-Efficient LLM Fine-Tuning
Proposes a structured zeroth-order optimization framework using subspace estimation and spectral control for memory-efficient model fine-tuning.
Ranked #406Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Reduces fine-tuning memory overhead using structured zeroth-order optimization without backpropagation costs.
LoopQuant: Accurate and Efficient Post-Training Quantization for Looped Transformers
Presents a loop-aware post-training quantization method to compress looped language models without severe accuracy loss.
Ranked #407Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Introduces post-training quantization to make looped transformers efficient for deployment.
Hardware-Friendly Token-Group Activation Quantization for Low-Bit Mamba Super-Resolution
Presents an activation quantization method that groups tokens via pre-scan features to improve low-bit post-training quantization for Mamba super-resolution models.
Ranked #408Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Develops hardware-friendly post-training quantization for low-bit efficient model inference.
Adaptive Look, Flexible Thought: Learning How and How Long to Think in Multimodal Reasoning
The paper proposes a reasoning framework that discretizes visual states into tokens to jointly optimize visual computation and chain-of-thought steps.
Ranked #409Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Dynamically adapts computation depth and visual token reasoning to optimize inference efficiency.
BridgeCodec: Mamba Enhanced Neural Audio Codec with Schrödinger Bridge at Low Bitrate
This paper proposes an optimal-transport bridge framework to translate audio representations directly between mismatched neural codecs at low bitrates.
Ranked #410Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 06:17
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Develops a lightweight, low-bitrate neural audio codec for efficient streaming.
Qwenfant: Train Big Character-level BabyLMs on Concise Parallel Text
The paper presents an approach using character-level tokens, larger models, and synthetic data for the multilingual BabyLM data-efficiency challenge.
Ranked #411Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
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Focuses on training sample-efficient small models under BabyLM compute constraints.
Translation Circuit Discovery and Targeted Optimization for Low-Resource Multilingual Translation
Identifies translation circuits in multilingual models and optimizes fewer than five percent of parameters for low-resource translation.
Ranked #412Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:17
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Optimizes sparse internal circuits updating under 5% of parameters for parameter-efficient adaptation.
ReaDy: Recurrent States as Dynamic Context for Speculative Drafting in Hybrid Linear Attention Large Language Models
This paper presents ReaDy, a speculative decoding method using hybrid linear attention recurrent states to provide position-specific context during drafting.
Ranked #413Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
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Accelerates LLM inference via speculative drafting leveraging hybrid linear attention recurrent states.
Language Exposure Matters: Distribution and Order in Multilingual BabyLM Pre-training
The paper evaluates how language exposure distribution and ordering affect the performance of multilingual models trained with limited data.
Ranked #414Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
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Investigates pre-training efficiency and data order in small language models (BabyLM).
ABNAT: Attention-Based Noise-Aware Training for Robust Transformers on Analog Compute-in-Memory Systems
This paper proposes an attention-based noise-aware training method to improve the robustness of Transformer models deployed on analog compute-in-memory hardware.
Ranked #415Peer-reviewed0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:18
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Enables efficient Transformer execution on energy-saving analog compute-in-memory systems.
Physics-Aware Distillation of a Grid Foundation Model for Real-Time Edge Inference
The paper distils a power-grid foundation model into a compact student network for real-time edge inference on power systems.
Ranked #416Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 17 Oct, 06:18
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Distills a large grid foundation model into a small student model for edge inference.
Enhancing Latent World Models with Associative Memory
Adds content-addressable associative memory to latent world models to prevent collapse and improve long-horizon planning.
Ranked #417Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
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Proposes a lightweight, low-overhead latent world model architecture for efficient planning.
ReGRA: Residual-Gradient Adaptation for Complementary Low-Rank Fine-Tuning
The paper introduces a two-stage low-rank fine-tuning method that uses residual gradients to add complementary adaptation directions without expanding the rank.
Ranked #418Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
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Improves parameter-efficient fine-tuning via complementary residual-gradient low-rank adapters.
Spectral-MoE: Heterogeneous Per-Layer Expert Utilization in Dense-to-MoE Conversion
The paper introduces a method to convert dense models into mixture-of-experts by dynamically allocating different numbers of active experts across layers.
Ranked #419Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
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Proposes heterogeneous dense-to-MoE conversion to reduce memory demands and arithmetic inference costs in LLMs.
OrionMoE-v1.0: A Mixture-of-Experts Foundation Model for Tabular In-Context Learning
The paper introduces a compact tabular foundation model combining distribution-aware representations with dataset-conditioned sparse mixture-of-experts computation.
Ranked #420Preprint0/10 suggested
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via arxiv · 15 Oct, 15:06
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Proposes a compact sparse mixture-of-experts architecture for efficient in-context tabular learning.
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