Cited by 365Advanced Neural Network ApplicationsTopic ModelingNatural Language Processing Techniques

A Survey on Model Compression for Large Language Models

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Zhu, Xunyu, Li, Jian, Liu, Yong, Ma, Can, Wang, Weiping·2024·Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics

Abstract

Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed natural language processing tasks successfully. Yet, their large size and high computational needs pose challenges for practical use, especially in resource-limited settings. Model compression has emerged as a key research area to address these challenges. This paper presents a survey of model compression techniques for LLMs. We cover methods like quantization, pruning, and knowledge distillation, highlighting recent advancements. We also discuss benchmarking strategies and evaluation metrics crucial for assessing compressed LLMs. This survey offers valuable insights for researchers and practitioners, aiming to enhance efficiency and real-world applicability of LLMs while laying a foundation for future advancements.

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Authors
Zhu, X., Li, J., Liu, Y., Ma, C., & Wang, W.
Affiliations
  • Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN)
  • Beijing Normal University (CN)
  • Renmin University of China (CN)
Venue
Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics
Publisher
MIT Press
Published
2024
Volume
12
Pages
1556-1577
ISSN
2307-387X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4404918643
Cited by
273
References
114
Citations by year
2026: 99 · 2025: 123 · 2024: 45 · 2023: 6
FWCI
37.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • arXiv (Cornell University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
Funders
National Natural Science Foundation of China (62076234, 62106257)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition › Advanced Neural Network Applications
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Topic Modeling
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Natural Language Processing Techniques
Keywords
model compression, large language models, quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation, resource-constrained deployment, evaluation metrics

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