Fine-tuning and adaptation

LoRA, PEFT, instruction tuning and domain adaptation — adapting a pretrained model without paying to train one.

8,205 stories · RSS feed

arXiv AI
Sep 15

Empirical Evaluation of Open-Source Large Language Models for Retrieval-Augmented Generation in ESG Domain

The paper evaluates seven open‑source large language models for retrieval‑augmented generation in the ESG reporting domain, using 498 real‑world ESG reports from EU‑listed companies and 100 synthetic QA pairs. Performance is measured with RAGAS metrics, showing strong retrieval scores but variable generation quality, especially in faithfulness and factual correctness. The results highlight significant differences across model architectures and underscore the need for domain‑specific fine‑tuning to improve factual accuracy.

By Motaz Saad, Anna Borrelli, Ivan Gentile, Kianna Kazemi, Francesco Piccialli, Antonella Longo
arXiv Machine Learning
Sep 15

Abstract-LoRA: Unlocking Single-Image Style Transfer through Targeted U-Net Block Training

Abstract‑LoRA introduces a lightweight LoRA training approach that targets specific U‑Net blocks in diffusion models to improve single‑image style transfer. By refining block selection, adding more blocks, and using clustering‑based style abstraction, it better disentangles and balances style and content compared to prior methods like B‑LoRA. Experiments show that the method produces more harmonious artistic images while quantitatively preserving both style and content.

By Xinglin Hu
arXiv Machine Learning
Sep 15

CCMAN: Cognitive Instability-Aware Cross-Modal Attention Network for Interpretable Temporal Biomarkers of Verbal Fluency Speech

arXiv:2609.14764v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Early detection of cognitive decline from speech offers a scalable and non-invasive alternative to conventional clinical assessment. Verbal fluency t...

By Madhurananda Pahar, Caitlin Illingworth, Dorota Braun, Daniel Blackburn, Heidi Christensen
arXiv Computer Vision
Sep 15

Hyperspectral Image Restoration and Super-resolution with Physics-Aware Deep Learning for Biomedical Applications

The paper introduces a self‑supervised, physics‑aware deep learning method for hyperspectral image restoration and super‑resolution in biomedical imaging. It achieves 16× pixel super‑resolution and 12× faster imaging without external training data, preserving biological integrity across synthetic and experimental samples. The approach also reveals disease‑associated metabolic changes and offers physical insights into the model’s workings, with all code released as open source.

By Yuchen Xiang, Zhaolu Liu, Monica Emili Garcia-Segura, Daniel Simon, Boxuan Cao, Vincen Wu, Kenneth Robinson, Yu Wang, Ronan Battle, Najah Sobhan, Robert T. Murray, Xavier Altafaj, John Marshall, Luca Peruzzotti-Jametti, Zoltan Takats