Model Training & Adaptation
Teacher model
A stronger model whose outputs are used to train or guide another model.
Example
A large model supplies labeled examples and guidance to a smaller model.
Why it matters
It supplies guidance when preparing enough teaching examples by hand would be difficult.
You'll hear it
“The teacher handles ordinary cases well but struggles with these exceptions.”
Can you control it?
Set by the team
The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.
Common questions
- Must the teacher be the largest available model?
- No. Relevant ability and reliable guidance matter more than size alone.
- Can a teacher supply misleading confidence?
- Yes. Its scores or explanations can overstate how reliable its answers are.
- Can several teachers contribute?
- Yes. Some approaches combine guidance, though conflicting advice needs careful handling.