AutoSynth: Automated Workflow Optimization for High-Quality Synthetic Dataset Generation via Monte Carlo Tree Search
PositiveArtificial Intelligence
AutoSynth represents a significant advancement in the field of synthetic data generation, particularly for supervised fine-tuning of large language models (LLMs). Traditional methods often struggle with the cold start problem, requiring labeled datasets that are costly and time-consuming to produce. By employing a Monte Carlo Tree Search approach, AutoSynth eliminates the need for reference datasets, utilizing a novel dataset-free hybrid reward system. This system allows for meta-learning through two LLM-as-judge components that evaluate sample quality and workflow effectiveness. Experimental results indicate that while expert-designed workflows maintain a high human preference rate of 96-99%, AutoSynth-generated data still achieves a notable performance of 40-51%. Furthermore, AutoSynth significantly reduces the time required for dataset generation from 5-7 hours to just 30 minutes, showcasing its potential to streamline processes in educational tasks and beyond.
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