Building Emotional Support Chatbots in the Era of LLMs

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2308.11584v1
• Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:49:18 GMT
• Title: Building Emotional Support Chatbots in the Era of LLMs
• Authors: Zhonghua Zheng, Lizi Liao, Yang Deng, Liqiang Nie
• Abstract summary: We introduce an innovative methodology that synthesizes human insights with the computational prowess of Large Language Models (LLMs) By utilizing the in-context learning potential of ChatGPT, we generate an ExTensible Emotional Support dialogue dataset, named ExTES. Following this, we deploy advanced tuning techniques on the LLaMA model, examining the impact of diverse training strategies, ultimately yielding an LLM meticulously optimized for emotional support interactions.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: The integration of emotional support into various conversational scenarios presents profound societal benefits, such as social interactions, mental health counseling, and customer service. However, there are unsolved challenges that hinder real-world applications in this field, including limited data availability and the absence of well-accepted model training paradigms. This work endeavors to navigate these challenges by harnessing the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs). We introduce an innovative methodology that synthesizes human insights with the computational prowess of LLMs to curate an extensive emotional support dialogue dataset. Our approach is initiated with a meticulously designed set of dialogues spanning diverse scenarios as generative seeds. By utilizing the in-context learning potential of ChatGPT, we recursively generate an ExTensible Emotional Support dialogue dataset, named ExTES. Following this, we deploy advanced tuning techniques on the LLaMA model, examining the impact of diverse training strategies, ultimately yielding an LLM meticulously optimized for emotional support interactions. An exhaustive assessment of the resultant model showcases its proficiency in offering emotional support, marking a pivotal step in the realm of emotional support bots and paving the way for subsequent research and implementations.

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