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Fine-Grained AI Model Caching and Downloading With Coordinated Multipoint Broadcasting in Multi-Cell Edge Networks

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  • Haebom

Author

Yang Fu, Peng Qin, Yueyue Zhang, Pao Cheng, Jun Lu, Yifei Wang

Outline

6G networks are designed to support on-demand AI model downloads to meet users' diverse inference needs. By pre-caching models on edge nodes, users can retrieve requested models for on-device AI inference with low latency. However, the significant size of current AI models poses significant challenges for edge caching given limited storage capacity, and simultaneously serving heterogeneous models over wireless channels is also challenging. To address these challenges, we propose a fine-grained AI model caching and download system that leverages parameter reusability derived from the common practice of fine-tuning task-specific models using fixed parameters from pre-trained shared models. This system selectively caches model parameter blocks (PBs) at edge nodes, eliminating redundant storage of reusable parameters across different cached models. Furthermore, by incorporating coordinated multipoint (CoMP) broadcasting, we improve downlink spectrum utilization by simultaneously serving reusable PBs to multiple users. In this arrangement, we formulate the problem of minimizing model download latency by jointly optimizing PB caching, migration (between edge nodes), and broadcast beamforming. To address this issue, we develop a distributed multi-agent learning framework that facilitates collaboration by allowing edge nodes to explicitly learn the interplay between their actions. Furthermore, we propose a data augmentation approach that adaptively generates synthetic training samples using a predictive model to increase sample efficiency and accelerate policy learning. Both theoretical analysis and simulation experiments demonstrate the superior convergence performance of the proposed learning framework.

Takeaways, Limitations

Takeaways:
A Proposal for a Granular Caching and Download System to Minimize AI Model Download Delay
Avoid duplicate storage by leveraging parameter reusability
Improving downlink spectrum utilization through CoMP broadcasting
Facilitating collaboration through the development of a distributed multi-agent learning framework.
Improving Learning Efficiency through Data Augmentation Approaches
Limitations:
Lack of detailed information about specific model types, datasets, and network environments.
Lack of mention of implementation and performance verification in real environments.
Lack of consideration of computing resource constraints of edge nodes
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