Plan for Fine-Tuning a Free LLM and Creating a Chatbot
This document outlines the necessary steps to fine-tune a free large language model (LLM)
using the provided data and integrate it into a chatbot. The process includes data
preparation, model selection, fine-tuning, deployment, and integration.
Step 1: Understand the Data
Before fine-tuning, analyze and structure the data provided (DOC_A_CHERCHER and
QST_REP_UMI). Identify key patterns, group questions by categories, and create a clean and
labeled dataset suitable for training.
Step 2: Select a Suitable Free LLM
Choose an open-source LLM for fine-tuning. Recommended options include:
- GPT-2 or GPT-NeoX (OpenAI/GPT-based models)
- LLaMA (Meta's open-source LLM)
- BLOOM (BigScience's multilingual model)
- Flan-T5 (Google's instruction-tuned model)
Step 3: Prepare the Data
Clean and format the data for fine-tuning. Ensure it is structured in a question-answer
format or instruction-response pairs. Save the data in JSON or CSV format. Example:
[
{"question": "How to apply for a scholarship?", "answer": "Follow these steps: ..."},
{"question": "What are the required documents for enrollment?", "answer": "You will
need ..."}
]
Step 4: Set Up the Environment
Install the necessary tools and frameworks:
- Python 3.x
- PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Hugging Face Transformers library
- GPU support (optional but recommended)
Install dependencies:
`pip install transformers datasets accelerate`
Step 5: Fine-Tune the Model
Use the Hugging Face Trainer API or another framework to fine-tune the model on your
dataset. Key steps include:
1. Load the pre-trained model and tokenizer.
2. Convert the dataset into a format compatible with the model.
3. Define training parameters (e.g., batch size, learning rate, epochs).
4. Run the training script.
Step 6: Evaluate the Fine-Tuned Model
After training, test the model on unseen questions from your dataset to assess its
performance. Metrics to consider include accuracy, precision, recall, and relevance of
answers.
Step 7: Deploy the Model
Use Hugging Face's Inference API or a custom server to deploy the model. Options include:
- Deploying on Hugging Face Spaces (free for small-scale use)
- Hosting the model on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Running a local inference server
Step 8: Integrate into a Chatbot
Integrate the deployed model into a chatbot framework like Rasa, Dialogflow, or a custom-
built chatbot. Key steps include:
1. Build an interface to pass user input to the model and return responses.
2. Add context management to handle multi-turn conversations.
3. Customize the chatbot to include features like error handling and fallback intents.
Step 9: Test and Iterate
Test the chatbot thoroughly with different scenarios and refine the model or chatbot logic
based on feedback.
Step 10: Maintain and Update
Periodically update the model with new data and optimize the chatbot for better
performance.
