Baobao Algorithm Notes
Baobao Algorithm Notes
Feb 10, 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

Why Base‑Model RL Beats Traditional SFT‑RL: Theory, Practice, and Zero‑RL Insights

The article analyzes how applying reinforcement learning directly on base LLMs offers theoretical advantages, practical guidance, and experimental evidence that surpasses conventional cold‑start SFT‑RL pipelines, while also exploring zero‑RL approaches, KL constraints, and scaling considerations.

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Why Base‑Model RL Beats Traditional SFT‑RL: Theory, Practice, and Zero‑RL Insights