Robustness in Large Language Models: A Survey of Mitigation Strategies and Evaluation Metrics

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2505.18658v1
• Date: Sat, 24 May 2025 11:50:52 GMT
• Title: Robustness in Large Language Models: A Survey of Mitigation Strategies and Evaluation Metrics
• Authors: Pankaj Kumar, Subhankar Mishra,
• Abstract summary: Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as a promising cornerstone for the development of natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence (AI)<n>This survey provides a comprehensive overview of current studies in this area.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as a promising cornerstone for the development of natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence (AI). However, ensuring the robustness of LLMs remains a critical challenge. To address these challenges and advance the field, this survey provides a comprehensive overview of current studies in this area. First, we systematically examine the nature of robustness in LLMs, including its conceptual foundations, the importance of consistent performance across diverse inputs, and the implications of failure modes in real-world applications. Next, we analyze the sources of non-robustness, categorizing intrinsic model limitations, data-driven vulnerabilities, and external adversarial factors that compromise reliability. Following this, we review state-of-the-art mitigation strategies, and then we discuss widely adopted benchmarks, emerging metrics, and persistent gaps in assessing real-world reliability. Finally, we synthesize findings from existing surveys and interdisciplinary studies to highlight trends, unresolved issues, and pathways for future research.

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