系统梳理梯度优化的多目标深度学习方法,解决模型权衡多个冲突目标的难题。
Gradient-Based Multi-Objective Deep Learning: Algorithms, Theories, Applications, and Beyond
- 按输出类型分类:单解、离散解集、连续解集三类算法
- 揭示高计算成本与优化不稳定性等核心挑战
- 适合研究多任务学习、公平性建模及大模型对齐的学者
现代深度学习应用常需平衡多个相互冲突的目标,如多任务学习、公平性感知学习以及大语言模型对齐。这催生了多目标深度学习,旨在通过借鉴多目标优化(MOO)的数学原理,寻找最优权衡或帕累托最优解。然而,将基于梯度的MOO技术直接应用于深度神经网络面临独特挑战,包括高计算开销、优化不稳定性以及用户偏好难以有效融入等问题。本文全面综述了基于梯度的多目标深度学习技术,系统地依据算法输出分为三类:(i) 寻找单一均衡解的方法,(ii) 生成有限数量多样帕累托最优解的方法,(iii) 学习连续帕累托解集的方法。除该分类体系外,还涵盖理论分析、关键应用场景、实用资源,并指出当前开放挑战与未来研究方向。完整的多目标深度学习算法列表见 https://github.com/Baijiong-Lin/Awesome-Multi-Objective-Deep-Learning。
原文摘要 · Abstract (English)
Many modern deep learning applications require balancing multiple objectives that are often conflicting. Examples include multi-task learning, fairness-aware learning, and the alignment of Large Language Models (LLMs). This leads to multi-objective deep learning, which tries to find optimal trade-offs or Pareto-optimal solutions by adapting mathematical principles from the field of Multi-Objective Optimization (MOO). However, directly applying gradient-based MOO techniques to deep neural networks presents unique challenges, including high computational costs, optimization instability, and the difficulty of effectively incorporating user preferences. This paper provides a comprehensive survey of gradient-based techniques for multi-objective deep learning. We systematically categorize existing algorithms based on their outputs: (i) methods that find a single, well-balanced solution, (ii) methods that generate a finite set of diverse Pareto-optimal solutions, and (iii) methods that learn a continuous Pareto set of solutions. In addition to this taxonomy, the survey covers theoretical analyses, key applications, practical resources, and highlights open challenges and promising directions for future research. A comprehensive list of multi-objective deep learning algorithms is available at https://github.com/Baijiong-Lin/Awesome-Multi-Objective-Deep-Learning.
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