Causal Invariant Pre-training for Out-of-Distribution Robustness in Language Models

Abstract The rapid evolution of large language models (LLMs) has driven a transformative shift in artificial intelligence (AI), reshaping both research paradigms and practical applications. Distinguished from their predecessors by unprecedented scale and advanced capabilities, LLMs necessitate new frameworks for understanding their development, behavior, and societal impact. This survey systematically reviews recent advancements in LLM techniques across four key dimensions: (1) pre-training methodologies, which establish core model capabilities through large-scale self-supervised training, arc

Research goal: How does causal invariant pre-training compare to standard pre-training in improving out-of-distribution robustness for language models on synthetic distribution shift benchmarks?

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