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TalkRL: The Reinforcement Learning Podcast

Neurips 2024 RL meetup Hot takes: What sucks about RL?

Dec 23, 2024
17:45

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Quick takeaways

  • Researchers emphasize the importance of building foundational knowledge about the environment before applying traditional reinforcement learning approaches.
  • The significant sim-to-real gap presents a major frustration, as RL models trained in simulations often fail to perform effectively in real-world contexts.

Deep dives

Challenges in Training Reinforcement Learning Models

Training reinforcement learning (RL) models presents significant difficulties, as highlighted by industry experts. Many researchers believe that traditional approaches often result in a complex training process that can yield unsatisfactory outcomes. Alternatives such as supervised fine-tuning, incorporating human feedback, and using clearer labels are suggested to enhance model performance. Emphasizing the need for structured learning before jumping into RL, experts argue that building foundational knowledge about the environment is crucial for successful model training.

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