Heterogeneous Label
Heterogeneous label problems in federated learning arise when participating clients possess datasets with differing label distributions or annotation types, hindering the training of a robust global model. Current research focuses on mitigating this heterogeneity through techniques like contrastive representation learning, model concatenation instead of averaging, and personalized federated learning approaches incorporating attention mechanisms or cooperation between online and offline models. These advancements aim to improve the accuracy and robustness of federated learning models, particularly in applications like medical imaging where data scarcity and variability across institutions are common. The ultimate goal is to enable effective collaborative model training while preserving data privacy and addressing the challenges posed by inconsistent labeling practices.