Exploring Selective Layer Fine-Tuning in Federated Learning
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| author | Sun, Yuchang Xie, Yuexiang Ding, Bolin Li, Yaliang Zhang, Jun |
| author_facet | Sun, Yuchang Xie, Yuexiang Ding, Bolin Li, Yaliang Zhang, Jun |
| contents | Federated learning (FL) has emerged as a promising paradigm for fine-tuning foundation models using distributed data in a privacy-preserving manner. Under limited computational resources, clients often find it more practical to fine-tune a selected subset of layers, rather than the entire model, based on their task-specific data. In this study, we provide a thorough theoretical exploration of selective layer fine-tuning in FL, emphasizing a flexible approach that allows the clients to adjust their selected layers according to their local data and resources. We theoretically demonstrate that the layer selection strategy has a significant impact on model convergence in two critical aspects: the importance of selected layers and the heterogeneous choices across clients. Drawing from these insights, we further propose a strategic layer selection method that utilizes local gradients and regulates layer selections across clients. The extensive experiments on both image and text datasets demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy compared with several baselines, highlighting its advances in identifying critical layers that adapt to the client heterogeneity and training dynamics in FL. |
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| spellingShingle | Exploring Selective Layer Fine-Tuning in Federated Learning Sun, Yuchang Xie, Yuexiang Ding, Bolin Li, Yaliang Zhang, Jun Machine Learning Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing Federated learning (FL) has emerged as a promising paradigm for fine-tuning foundation models using distributed data in a privacy-preserving manner. Under limited computational resources, clients often find it more practical to fine-tune a selected subset of layers, rather than the entire model, based on their task-specific data. In this study, we provide a thorough theoretical exploration of selective layer fine-tuning in FL, emphasizing a flexible approach that allows the clients to adjust their selected layers according to their local data and resources. We theoretically demonstrate that the layer selection strategy has a significant impact on model convergence in two critical aspects: the importance of selected layers and the heterogeneous choices across clients. Drawing from these insights, we further propose a strategic layer selection method that utilizes local gradients and regulates layer selections across clients. The extensive experiments on both image and text datasets demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy compared with several baselines, highlighting its advances in identifying critical layers that adapt to the client heterogeneity and training dynamics in FL. |
| title | Exploring Selective Layer Fine-Tuning in Federated Learning |
| topic | Machine Learning Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.15600 |