Agent Learning in SLMs

The partner organization Layer 6 AI is a leading artificial intelligence research lab and a part of TD Bank Group. It focuses on advancing machine learning and deep learning technologies to drive innovation across various sectors including financial services. The company specializes in AI-driven solutions such as predictive modeling, recommendation systems, and natural language processing. With a commitment to cutting-edge research, Layer 6 collaborates with academia and industry to push the boundaries of AI applications.
In the financial services industry, a key challenge lies in managing and retrieving information from vast and heterogeneous knowledge repositories. Furthermore, operational efficiency hinges on automating complex, multi-step workflows. Large language models have the capacity to independently plan, reason, and interact with various tools, which provides a significant opportunity to streamline knowledge management and enhance workflow automation, all while operating within the necessary compliance boundaries.
Through this collaboration, the partner stands to gain strategic benefits. The insights from agent learning in small language models could dramatically improve workflow automation, reducing operational overhead and improving service quality. The project will also help the partner develop in-house expertise on cutting-edge AI techniques, enabling faster and more efficient deployment of language-driven solutions across multiple business units.

Faculty Supervisor:

Rahul G. Krishnan

Student:

Partner:

Layer 6 AI

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

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