CypherTalk: Cost-Effective LLM Privacy Mechanism

Kernekoncepter

The author introduces CypherTalk, a cost-effective and self-adaptive shaking and recovery mechanism for Large Language Models (LLMs) to balance privacy concerns with operational efficacy.

Resumé

The CypherTalk framework addresses the need for privacy protection in LLMs while maintaining high model performance. It introduces shaking operators for privacy-preserving fine-tuning and inference, showcasing its effectiveness over existing methods.

Large Language Models (LLMs) are gaining popularity, but concerns about privacy and security remain significant challenges. CypherTalk offers a solution by introducing a cost-effective framework that balances privacy preservation with model utility. By employing shaking operators, users can achieve reliable accuracy while protecting sensitive data in cloud platforms.

Recent research efforts have focused on privacy-protected fine-tuning solutions for LLMs, categorizing into crypto-based methods like Homomorphic Encryption (HE) and Secure Multi-party Computation (MPC), as well as Differential Privacy (DP) methods. However, these approaches often face trade-offs between privacy preservation and model accuracy.

CypherTalk's innovative approach involves key generation, implantation, private tuning, and inference processes to ensure data privacy while maintaining high model performance. The framework demonstrates superior performance compared to state-of-the-art baselines in terms of accuracy and cost-effectiveness.

Statistik

"Experiments also show that with the CypherTalk framework, users can achieve reliable accuracy when using optimized shaking operator settings."
"Our approach demonstrates the effectiveness and efficiency of our method over its competitors."
"The time of pre-processing on cryptography-based methods is largest compared with DP-based methods."

Citater

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A Framework for Cost-Effective and Self-Adaptive LLM Shaking and Recovery Mechanism

by Zhiyu Chen,Y... kl. arxiv.org 03-13-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2403.07283.pdf

Dybere Forespørgsler

How does CypherTalk address the limitations of cryptography-based methods in supporting fine-tuning

CypherTalk addresses the limitations of cryptography-based methods in supporting fine-tuning by introducing a novel approach that allows for both privacy protection and model adaptation during the fine-tuning process. Unlike traditional cryptography-based methods, which struggle to accommodate the complexities of modifying models for specific tasks, CypherTalk integrates an optimized noise module within the LLM's representation layer during fine-tuning. This shaking mechanism enables the model to be encrypted while still allowing for effective training on private data. By incorporating horizontal and vertical shaking operators, CypherTalk can adjust the model's weights without compromising its performance or privacy.

What are the potential implications of CypherTalk's noise types on different downstream tasks

The potential implications of CypherTalk's noise types on different downstream tasks are significant. The choice of noise operator and multiplier can have a direct impact on accuracy levels and convergence rates during training. For example, experiments with various noise types such as "Addv," "Inflate," "Tilt," "Dx-fixp," "noise-G," and "noise-L" showed varying effects on test utility accuracy across different epochs. Each noise type may interact differently with specific datasets or tasks, influencing how quickly the model adapts to changes introduced by shaking mechanisms. Understanding these implications is crucial for optimizing CypherTalk's performance across diverse downstream tasks.

How can CypherTalk further enhance its theoretical defense against privacy threats

To further enhance its theoretical defense against privacy threats, CypherTalk could explore several strategies:

Formal Privacy Guarantees: Conduct rigorous analyses to establish formal bounds on privacy protection offered by CypherTalk under different scenarios.

Advanced Encryption Techniques: Investigate advanced encryption techniques beyond traditional cryptography-based methods to strengthen data security further.

Adversarial Robustness Testing: Implement robust testing frameworks to evaluate CypherTalk's resilience against adversarial attacks targeting sensitive attributes or embeddings.

Continuous Research & Development: Stay abreast of emerging privacy-preserving technologies and incorporate cutting-edge advancements into CypherTalk to stay ahead of evolving threats.

By focusing on these areas, CypherTalk can fortify its defenses against potential privacy vulnerabilities and solidify its position as a reliable framework for cost-effective LLM tuning with enhanced data protection measures in place.