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"Mapping out the Space of Human Feedback for Reinforcement Learning: A Conceptual Framework"

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This paper introduces a systematic framework for categorizing and understanding different types of human feedback in reinforcement learning systems, helping bridge machine learning and human-computer interaction.

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https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.11761

Original Problem 🤔:

Current RLHF systems use limited feedback types like binary preferences, ignoring the rich variety of human communication. This restricts expressiveness and disregards human factors in the learning process.

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Solution in this Paper 💡:

→ The paper develops a taxonomy with 9 key dimensions across human-centered, interface-centered and model-centered perspectives.

→ It identifies 7 quality metrics to evaluate feedback effectiveness including expressiveness, ease of use, precision and informativeness.

→ The framework unifies different feedback types like demonstrations, corrections, preferences and implicit signals.

→ It provides concrete guidelines for designing RLHF systems that can handle diverse feedback types.

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Key Insights from this Paper 🔍:

→ Human feedback exists on a spectrum from explicit to implicit, proactive to reactive

→ Context and uncertainty need to be carefully tracked and modeled

→ Different feedback types have varying levels of precision and informativeness

→ System design must balance human effort with feedback quality

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Results 📊:

→ Framework successfully classifies 14 established feedback types from literature

→ Validates across multiple use cases including LLMs and robotics

→ Provides unified approach for measuring 7 key feedback qualities

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