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Generative AI for Synthetic Data Generation: Methods, Challenges and the Future

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arxiv 2403.04190 v1 pith:HQL3VHFU submitted 2024-03-07 cs.LG cs.AIcs.CL

classification cs.LGcs.AIcs.CL
keywords datachallengesfuturegenerationgenerativellmsresearchsynthetic
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The recent surge in research focused on generating synthetic data from large language models (LLMs), especially for scenarios with limited data availability, marks a notable shift in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Their ability to perform comparably to real-world data positions this approach as a compelling solution to low-resource challenges. This paper delves into advanced technologies that leverage these gigantic LLMs for the generation of task-specific training data. We outline methodologies, evaluation techniques, and practical applications, discuss the current limitations, and suggest potential pathways for future research.

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