Personality Generation
Current research in personality generation focuses on imbuing large language models (LLMs) with controllable and nuanced personality traits, primarily using the Big Five personality framework as a guide. This involves developing methods to fine-tune LLMs, often employing techniques like mixture-of-experts models and hypernetworks, to generate text reflecting specific personality characteristics from simple descriptions or even dynamically during conversations. This work is significant because it advances our understanding of how personality influences language and behavior in AI, with potential applications in personalized education, mental health support, and creating more realistic and engaging AI agents.
Papers
P-Tailor: Customizing Personality Traits for Language Models via Mixture of Specialized LoRA Experts
Yuhao Dan, Jie Zhou, Qin Chen, Junfeng Tian, Liang He
Is persona enough for personality? Using ChatGPT to reconstruct an agent's latent personality from simple descriptions
Yongyi Ji, Zhisheng Tang, Mayank Kejriwal