Title: LVLM-Intrepret: An Interpretability Tool for Large Vision-Language Models
Authors: Gabriela Ben Melech Stan, Raanan Yehezkel Rohekar, Yaniv Gurwicz, Matthew Lyle Olson, Anahita Bhiwandiwalla, Estelle Aflalo, Chenfei Wu, Nan Duan, Shao-Yen Tseng, Vasudev Lal
Published: 3rd April 2024 (Wednesday) @ 23:57:34
Link: http://arxiv.org/abs/2404.03118v1
Abstract
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, multi-modal large language models are emerging as a significant area of interest. These models, which combine various forms of data input, are becoming increasingly popular. However, understanding their internal mechanisms remains a complex task. Numerous advancements have been made in the field of explainability tools and mechanisms, yet there is still much to explore. In this work, we present a novel interactive application aimed towards understanding the internal mechanisms of large vision-language models. Our interface is designed to enhance the interpretability of the image patches, which are instrumental in generating an answer, and assess the efficacy of the language model in grounding its output in the image. With our application, a user can systematically investigate the model and uncover system limitations, paving the way for enhancements in system capabilities. Finally, we present a case study of how our application can aid in understanding failure mechanisms in a popular large multi-modal model: LLaVA.