Merging Big Language Models with Federated Learning

You know those massive language models everyone’s talking about? They’re getting bigger, and so is the demand for high-quality data. Researchers are combining these models with a technique called federated learning to tackle data scarcity. Think of it like this: instead of sending all your data to one central place, you keep it local and only share the learning model. This makes it safer and more efficient. So, what happens when you mix these two? Well, they complement each other nicely. We’re seeing innovative solutions in areas like healthcare, finance, and education. But it’s not all smooth sailing. There are challenges too, like ensuring the privacy of data while still getting accurate models.Researchers have divided this integration into three parts: merging small techniques of language models with federated learning, doing the same with federated learning techniques, and finally combining the whole bunch. This review discusses the current state, advantages, challenges, and future directions of this combo. It also highlights practical applications in critical fields and offers new insights for future research.