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VAM! AI Reading Group - Improved Unbiased Watermark for Large Language Models ๐ค๐
โ1) ๐ Paper: "Improved Unbiased Watermark for Large Language Models" https://aclanthology.org/2025.acl-long.1005/ [ACL 2025]
2) Defending against Watermarks (guillaumemeyer/watermarks-remover)
โ3) Presenter: Issam Laradji
โโRecommended Action Item:
โplease read the paper in advance ๐
โitโs totally okay if you donโt understand it
โtry to come with at least one question or comment about the paper
โmessage me if youโd like to present an AI paper in a future session
โTo connect with the group, join the Discord: Join Discord Server
โTimeline:
๐ 6:00 PM โ Arrival & Networking.
โ๐ฃ๏ธ 6:25 PM ~ 6:40 PM โ Round of Introductions
โ๐ฃ๏ธ 6:40 PM ~ 7:30 PM Paper Presentation & Discussions
โ๐ฃ๏ธ 7:30 PM ~ 7:45 PM Closing the presentation with a round of questions and comments
๐ฝ๏ธ After 7:45 PM (Optional) โ Head to Good Co. for food, drinks, and more networking ๐ 965 Granville St, Vancouver, BC
โโโน๏ธ Disclaimers
โ๐ซง Feel free to bring your own food and water bottle.
โThere is a water fountain at the venue
โ๐ Paid parking is available nearby, including EasyPark,
โ๐พ The venue is not pet-friendly (service animals welcome).
โ๐ฒ Bicycles are not permitted inside the building.
โDoors Close at 6:15 pm so please arrive before then.
โBefore 6:15 pm someone at the lobby can guide you to the 1417 Classroom at the 14th floor.
โAbout the Facilitator
โIssam Laradji is a Research Scientist at ServiceNow and an Adjunct Professor at University of British Columbia. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and a PhD from the University of British Columbia, and his research interests include natural language processing, computer vision, and large-scale optimization.
โLooking forward to discussing the latest AI Papers!
โAbout Northeastern University
โFounded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. With 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, over 320,000 alumni, and more than 3,800 partners worldwide, the global university network serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. Located in the heart of downtown, the Vancouver campus offers a wide range of masterโs-level tech degrees, including pathway programs that allow students with non-STEM backgrounds to pursue a graduate degree in tech.
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