Filtering vs Curation: Optimizing Training Data Distribution Over Quality Filters
giffmana · x · 2026-08-24
Argues against relying heavily on filters for training data quality control. While filtering obvious garbage makes sense, smart filters risk removing valuable data (e.g., files with date-like names). The discussion emphasizes shifting focus from filtering to selection, prioritizing the training data distribution to maximize diversity and shape latent representations, aligning with the principles behind MetaCLIP.
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