The Math Behind DeepSeek: A Deep Dive into Group Relative Policy Optimization (GRPO) | by Sahin Ahmed, Data Scientist | Jan, 2025 | Medium
This blog dives into the math behind Group Relative Policy Optimization (GRPO), the core reinforcement learning algorithm that drives DeepSeek’s exceptional reasoning capabilities. We’ll break down…
6 min read Jan 26, 2025 -- Press enter or click to view image in full size This blog dives into the math behind Group Relative Policy Optimization (GRPO), the core reinforcement learning algorithm that drives DeepSeek’s exceptional reasoning capabilities. We’ll break down how GRPO works, its key components, and why it’s a game-changer for training advanced Large Language Models (LLMs). The Foundation of GRPO What is GRPO? Group Relative Policy Optimization (GRPO) is a reinforcement learning (RL) algorithm specifically designed to enhance reasoning capabilities in Large Language Models…
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