Effective and secure federated online learning to rank

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author Wang, Shuyi
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contents Online Learning to Rank (OLTR) optimises ranking models using implicit user feedback, such as clicks. Unlike traditional Learning to Rank (LTR) methods that rely on a static set of training data with relevance judgements to learn a ranking model, OLTR methods update the model continually as new data arrives. Thus, it addresses several drawbacks such as the high cost of human annotations, potential misalignment between user preferences and human judgments, and the rapid changes in user query intents. However, OLTR methods typically require the collection of searchable data, user queries, and clicks, which poses privacy concerns for users. Federated Online Learning to Rank (FOLTR) integrates OLTR within a Federated Learning (FL) framework to enhance privacy by not sharing raw data. While promising, FOLTR methods currently lag behind traditional centralised OLTR due to challenges in ranking effectiveness, robustness with respect to data distribution across clients, susceptibility to attacks, and the ability to unlearn client interactions and data. This thesis presents a comprehensive study on Federated Online Learning to Rank, addressing its effectiveness, robustness, security, and unlearning capabilities, thereby expanding the landscape of FOLTR.
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spellingShingle Effective and secure federated online learning to rank
Wang, Shuyi
Machine Learning
Cryptography and Security
Information Retrieval
Online Learning to Rank (OLTR) optimises ranking models using implicit user feedback, such as clicks. Unlike traditional Learning to Rank (LTR) methods that rely on a static set of training data with relevance judgements to learn a ranking model, OLTR methods update the model continually as new data arrives. Thus, it addresses several drawbacks such as the high cost of human annotations, potential misalignment between user preferences and human judgments, and the rapid changes in user query intents. However, OLTR methods typically require the collection of searchable data, user queries, and clicks, which poses privacy concerns for users. Federated Online Learning to Rank (FOLTR) integrates OLTR within a Federated Learning (FL) framework to enhance privacy by not sharing raw data. While promising, FOLTR methods currently lag behind traditional centralised OLTR due to challenges in ranking effectiveness, robustness with respect to data distribution across clients, susceptibility to attacks, and the ability to unlearn client interactions and data. This thesis presents a comprehensive study on Federated Online Learning to Rank, addressing its effectiveness, robustness, security, and unlearning capabilities, thereby expanding the landscape of FOLTR.
title Effective and secure federated online learning to rank
topic Machine Learning
Cryptography and Security
Information Retrieval
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.19069