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gemini-3.8-flash · Gemini CLI · high effort
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01

User context

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User context

<session_context> This is the Gemini CLI. We are setting up the context for our chat. Today's date is Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (formatted according to the user's locale). My operating system is: linux The project's temporary directory is: /home/agent/.gemini/tmp/app

  • Workspace Directories:
  • /app
  • /task
  • Directory Structure:

Showing up to 200 items (files + folders).

/app/ └───solution/ Showing up to 200 items (files + folders).

/task/ ├───.keep ├───evaluate_public.py ├───ranking_evaluation.py ├───requirements.txt ├───current_model/ │ ├───train_current_model.py │ └───two_tower_model.py └───data/ ├───candidate_catalog.parquet ├───target_users.parquet ├───test_eligible_candidates.npz ├───test_preference_state.parquet ├───train_dislikes.parquet ├───train_likes.parquet ├───train_listens.parquet ├───train_undislikes.parquet ├───train_unlikes.parquet ├───val_dislikes.parquet ├───val_likes.parquet ├───val_listens.parquet ├───val_undislikes.parquet ├───val_unlikes.parquet ├───validation_eligible_candidates.npz └───validation_preference_state.parquet

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02

Task instructions

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Task instructions

Improve a production music-discovery two-tower

You have joined the recommendations team for a music streaming service. The "Made for You" shelf is served by a mature production two-tower model. Its chronological data protocol and indexed serving path are sound, but its offline retrieval quality no longer clears the team's next launch gate.

Your job is to investigate the production model, improve its retrieval quality, and ship a better ranking artifact. Use the implementation and public validation data to form and test your own diagnosis.

The source used to reproduce the production model is included under /task/current_model/. You may copy it into /app/solution/, edit it, add tests, and improve its training objective, but keep the data protocol, two-tower serving contract, and evaluation boundary intact.

Production Context

The model must satisfy a strict request-time latency budget. Item vectors are precomputed offline. At request time, one user vector is computed from observed interaction history and compared with candidate item vectors by a batchable two-tower score. Do not introduce a cross-encoder, per-candidate sequence model, or user-ID lookup table.

The current trainer is a mature baseline with chronological internal validation. Focus your investigation on how its training objective selects and uses negative examples. Diagnose limitations in the current negative-sampling strategy and improve it under the fixed CPU budget. Validate changes with the public backtest. The final approach must still train and rank within the supplied CPU environment while preserving the serving and data boundaries above.

What You Have

All public inputs are under /task/data/. A stage cutoff is the timestamp at which observed history and candidate eligibility are frozen for a ranking. The public validation stage cutoff is 24786800, when train_* ends. A 30-minute gap precedes the seven-day val_* window. For the final submission, that validation window becomes observed history, and another 30-minute gap precedes the hidden seven-day outcome window.

The package includes:

  • /task/current_model/train_current_model.py: the production training and ranking script. It can reproduce the public validation ranking and produce a hidden-test submission after refitting.
  • /task/current_model/two_tower_model.py: model primitives used by the production script.
  • /task/evaluate_public.py: the public validation evaluator for development.
  • /task/data/validation_eligible_candidates.npz and /task/data/test_eligible_candidates.npz: platform-owned candidate sets for the validation and hidden-test cutoffs.
  • /task/data/validation_preference_state.parquet and /task/data/test_preference_state.parquet: active explicit preference state at the corresponding cutoffs.
  • /task/requirements.txt: the exact offline Python distribution inventory.

You can reproduce the production public backtest with:

python /task/current_model/train_current_model.py \
  --stage validation \
  --public-dir /task \
  --output /app/solution/production_validation.parquet
python /task/evaluate_public.py /app/solution/production_validation.parquet

Data

For each event family there is a train_*.parquet and val_*.parquet file:

FamilyMeaningColumns
listensPlayback eventsuid, timestamp, item_id, is_organic, played_ratio_pct, track_length_seconds
likesExplicit positive actionsuid, timestamp, item_id, is_organic
dislikesExplicit negative actionsuid, timestamp, item_id, is_organic
unlikesReversal of a prior likeuid, timestamp, item_id, is_organic
undislikesReversal of a prior dislikeuid, timestamp, item_id, is_organic

is_organic=1 means the listener sought out the track; 0 means the action came through a recommendation surface. A listen is a conventional positive at 50% completion. The discovery-quality objective below uses the stronger 80% threshold.

The two public windows have different roles:

  1. For model development and selection, train only from train_* and score the subsequent val_* outcomes.
  2. After selecting an improvement, refit it on train_* + val_*. At hidden-test time the validation events are observed history, not recommendable outcomes.

Do not use val_* events as features when measuring a validation ranking. They may and should be used when refitting the final hidden-test ranker.

Additional files under /task/data/:

  • candidate_catalog.parquet: the 30,000 retrieval-catalog tracks, ordered by training positive-listen popularity.
  • target_users.parquet: users with at least 20 positive listens in the 90 days before the training cutoff, selected without future labels.
  • validation_preference_state.parquet: active explicit state at the training cutoff, for validation ranking.
  • test_preference_state.parquet: active explicit state after validation, for the final hidden-test ranking. State is liked or disliked; a pair may have both active channels.
  • validation_eligible_candidates.npz and test_eligible_candidates.npz: cutoff-correct candidate sets for every target user. Each contains aligned arrays uids, item_ids, and packed_eligible. For user row r, recover the Boolean item mask with np.unpackbits(packed_eligible[r], count=len(item_ids), bitorder="little").

Validation candidates exclude all train_* encounters. Test candidates exclude all train_* and val_* encounters. Future test interactions are hidden and used only by the separate Harbor verifier.

Discovery Objective

Rank only the candidates returned for the relevant cutoff. Relevance is based on organic behavior in the immediately following window:

  • grade 3: the user organically likes the track;
  • grade 1: the user organically listens to at least 80% of the track;
  • grade 0: otherwise.

If both positive events occur, grade 3 wins. Ranking quality is measured with graded NDCG@10. DCG uses gain 2^grade - 1 and discount 1/log2(rank + 1), then averages per-user NDCG over users with at least one relevant item.

The public evaluator reports this same objective for development, but its score is not a separate acceptance stage. Final acceptance is determined on the hidden test using the same objective. The Yambda logs contain interactions, not impression propensities; treat the organic objective as a robust offline target, not as a causal estimate of online lift.

Deliverable

Submit one final ranking as /app/solution/submission.parquet or /app/solution/submission.csv. It must be a regular file, not a symbolic link. If both files exist, the verifier evaluates submission.parquet and ignores submission.csv.

The ranking must:

  • include the columns uid, item_id, and rank; only these columns are evaluated;
  • use finite, integer-valued entries in all three required columns;
  • cover exactly the users in target_users.parquet, with no missing or extra users;
  • contain exactly 100 rows and 100 distinct items for every target user;
  • contain every integer rank from 1 through 100 exactly once per user; and
  • use only items present in that user's test_eligible_candidates.npz candidate set.

Also leave the improved implementation used to build the artifact at /app/solution/train_current_model.py, along with any local modules it imports. A concise /app/solution/README.md with the diagnosis, before-and-after public score, model change, and submission command is useful for the experiment record, but it is not an automated acceptance gate.

Constraints

  • Write deliverables and intermediate artifacts only under /app/solution/.
  • Treat /task/ and the installed Python environment as read-only.
  • Do not invoke nested agents or attempt to access verifier files, credentials, other trials, or host paths.
  • Do not install packages or use network access except for the model-provider connection managed by Harbor.
  • Do not alter cutoff definitions, target users, candidate eligibility, or relevance labels.
  • Improve the production pipeline in place. Do not substitute an unrelated model family or evade the indexed two-tower serving constraint.
  • The environment includes CPU PyTorch 2.8.0. No accelerator is available.
  • You have up to 60 minutes. Prioritize measured validation improvements, a correct final refit, and a valid submission over broad architecture search.
  • Keep the best valid submission saved throughout the attempt so it survives the deadline.
03

update_topic command

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Recorded reasoning summary 33 words

Analyzing Project Requirements

My current focus is on thoroughly understanding the project's prompt, all specified requirements, any constraints, and the detailed instructions provided. This foundational step is crucial before proceeding with any improvements.

Recorded reasoning summary 44 words

Deconstructing Project Specifications

I'm now meticulously dissecting the core task, focusing on the provided Python scripts and expected deliverables. My attention is particularly on the exact format and content requirements for the submission file and the train_current_model.py script, while also noting all stated constraints.

Tool callupdate_topicTool call Returned

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{
  "summary": "Starting initial investigation into the production two-tower model. We will inspect the existing codebase, reproduce the baseline public validation performance, examine the negative sampling and training objective, and generate a baseline submission to ensure a valid artifact is always present.",
  "title": "Initial Investigation & Baseline Reproduction",
  "strategic_intent": "Initialize investigation into the production two-tower model and establish baseline evaluation."
}

Tool response

Current topic: "Initial Investigation & Baseline Reproduction"
Topic summary: Starting initial investigation into the production two-tower model. We will inspect the existing codebase, reproduce the baseline public validation performance, examine the negative sampling and training objective, and generate a baseline submission to ensure a valid artifact is always present.

Strategic Intent: Initialize investigation into the production two-tower model and establish baseline evaluation.
04

read_file evaluate_public.py

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Exploring Task Files

I'm currently reviewing the files within the /task directory. My focus is on understanding train_current_model.py and two_tower_model.py, and how they relate to evaluate_public.py and ranking_evaluation.

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  "end_line": 150
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""Score a validation-stage ranking against public discovery labels.

``build_task.py`` publishes this module with the solver-visible task files. It
loads target users, validation eligibility, and validation-window events from
the adjacent ``data`` directory, then evaluates one ranking supplied on the
command line. Stage-independent mechanics come from the adjacent public
``ranking_evaluation.py`` module. The builder installs the same checked-in
module in the private judge, so public and private scoring mechanics cannot
drift. A relevant candidate receives grade 3 for an organic like or grade 1 for
an organic listen with at least 80 percent completion; a like takes precedence
when both events exist.

Before scoring, the ranking must contain exactly 100 distinct eligible items
for every target user, with integer-valued ``uid``, ``item_id``, and ``rank``
columns and ranks 1 through 100 exactly once per user. Extra columns are
ignored. Quality is graded NDCG@10, averaged only over users who have at least
one eligible relevant item in the validation window.

The evaluator prints a JSON object containing the model path and scores. It
does not apply the task's pass threshold; its purpose is model development and
selection. The private judge applies the threshold to the final submission.

Usage::

    python evaluate_public.py <validation-ranking.parquet|csv>
"""
from __future__ import annotations

import json
import sys
from pathlib import Path

import pandas as pd

from ranking_evaluation import (
    CandidateSet,
    RankingValidationError,
    ranked_items,
    read_ranking,
    score_rankings,
    validate_ranking,
)


HERE = Path(__file__).resolve().parent
DATA = HERE / "data"
LISTEN_STRONG = 80


def validation_truth(
    eligibility: CandidateSet, targets: set[int]
) -> dict[int, dict[int, int]]:
    """Build cutoff-correct graded relevance from public validation events.

    Only target-user events for eligible candidates are retained. Organic
    listens completed to at least 80 percent receive grade 1, and organic likes
    receive grade 3. Repeated user-item events are collapsed, and processing
    likes second ensures that grade 3 wins over grade 1.

    Args:
        eligibility: Validation-cutoff candidate membership service.
        targets: Complete set of target user IDs.

    Returns:
        A nested ``uid -> item_id -> grade`` mapping. Users without an eligible
        relevant event are omitted.
    """
    listens = pd.read_parquet(DATA / "val_listens.parquet")
    likes = pd.read_parquet(DATA / "val_likes.parquet")
    strong = listens[
        listens.uid.isin(targets)
        & (listens.is_organic == 1)
        & (listens.played_ratio_pct >= LISTEN_STRONG)
    ][["uid", "item_id"]].drop_duplicates()
    organic_likes = likes[
        likes.uid.isin(targets) & (likes.is_organic == 1)
    ][["uid", "item_id"]].drop_duplicates()

    graded: dict[int, dict[int, int]] = {}
    for raw_uid, raw_item in strong.itertuples(index=False, name=None):
        uid, item = int(raw_uid), int(raw_item)
        if eligibility.is_eligible(uid, item):
            graded.setdefault(uid, {})[item] = 1
    for raw_uid, raw_item in organic_likes.itertuples(index=False, name=None):
        uid, item = int(raw_uid), int(raw_item)
        if eligibility.is_eligible(uid, item):
            graded.setdefault(uid, {})[item] = 3
    return graded


def load_submission(
    path: Path, eligibility: CandidateSet, targets: set[int]
) -> dict[int, list[int]]:
    """Load and validate a public validation ranking.

    Files ending in ``.parquet`` are read as parquet; every other suffix is
    read as CSV. The required columns must be integer-valued, cover exactly the
    target-user set, contain 100 rows and ranks 1 through 100 per user, avoid
    duplicate user-item pairs, and contain only cutoff-eligible items.

    Args:
        path: Ranking file to read.
        eligibility: Validation-cutoff candidate membership service.
        targets: Exact set of users the ranking must cover.

    Returns:
        A ``uid -> ranked item IDs`` mapping ordered by ascending rank.

    Raises:
        ValueError: If the ranking violates the required schema or invariants.
    """
    frame = validate_ranking(read_ranking(path), targets)
    if not all(
        eligibility.is_eligible(uid, item)
        for uid, item in frame[["uid", "item_id"]].itertuples(index=False, name=None)
    ):
        raise RankingValidationError(
            "submission contains an item rejected by eligibility service"
        )
    return ranked_items(frame)


def score(
    ranked: dict[int, list[int]],
    graded: dict[int, dict[int, int]],
) -> dict[str, float | int]:
    """Aggregate per-user NDCG@10 over users with public relevance labels.

    Args:
        ranked: Ranked item IDs for every target user.
        graded: Eligible validation relevance keyed by user and item.

    Returns:
        The six-decimal ``quality_ndcg@10`` value and number of scored users.
    """
    return score_rankings(ranked, graded)


def main() -> None:
    """Run the public evaluator CLI and print its JSON score report."""
    targets_frame = pd.read_parquet(DATA / "target_users.parquet")
    targets = set(targets_frame.uid.astype(int))
    eligibility = CandidateSet(DATA / "validation_eligible_candidates.npz")
    graded = validation_truth(eligibility, targets)

    if len(sys.argv) != 2:
        raise SystemExit(
            "usage: evaluate_public.py <validation-ranking.parquet|csv>"
        )
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"""Shared public primitives for Yambda discovery-ranking evaluation.

Both the solver-visible validation evaluator and the private submission judge
import this module from the generated task's ``public`` directory. It owns the
stage-independent contract: reading a ranking, validating its shape, converting
it to per-user rank order, looking up packed candidate eligibility, and
computing graded NDCG@10.

The module deliberately contains no event-derived labels, private artifact
paths, or pass thresholds. Each evaluator supplies its own relevance data and
per-cutoff eligibility checks around these common operations.
"""
from __future__ import annotations

from pathlib import Path

import numpy as np
import pandas as pd


__all__ = [
    "CandidateSet",
    "QUALITY_K",
    "RankingValidationError",
    "REQUIRED_COLUMNS",
    "TOP_N",
    "ndcg_at_k",
    "ranked_items",
    "read_ranking",
    "score_rankings",
    "validate_ranking",
]

TOP_N = 100
QUALITY_K = 10
REQUIRED_COLUMNS = ("uid", "item_id", "rank")


class RankingValidationError(ValueError):
    """Report a ranking-schema or structural-contract violation."""


class CandidateSet:
    """Provide membership lookups over one packed candidate-set archive.

    The archive contains aligned ``uids``, ``item_ids``, and
    ``packed_eligible`` arrays. Candidate column ``c`` is represented by bit
    ``c % 8`` of byte ``c // 8`` using little-endian bit order. Arrays are
    copied into memory so they remain valid after the archive is closed.
    """

    def __init__(self, path: Path):
        """Load an eligibility archive and build ID-to-position indexes.

        Args:
            path: Path to a ``.npz`` archive with the candidate-set schema.
        """
        with np.load(path, allow_pickle=False) as artifact:
            self.uids = artifact["uids"].astype(np.int64, copy=True)
            self.item_ids = artifact["item_ids"].astype(np.int64, copy=True)
            self.packed = artifact["packed_eligible"].astype(np.uint8, copy=True)
        self.uid_row = {int(uid): row for row, uid in enumerate(self.uids)}
        self.item_column = {
            int(item): column for column, item in enumerate(self.item_ids)
        }

    def is_eligible(self, uid: int, item_id: int) -> bool:
        """Return whether ``item_id`` is eligible for ``uid``.

        IDs absent from the target-user or candidate-item arrays are treated as
        ineligible rather than raising an exception.

        Args:
            uid: Target user ID to query.
            item_id: Candidate item ID to query.

        Returns:
            ``True`` only when the corresponding packed eligibility bit is set.
        """
        row = self.uid_row.get(int(uid))
        column = self.item_column.get(int(item_id))
        if row is None or column is None:
            return False
        byte, bit = divmod(column, 8)
        return bool((int(self.packed[row, byte]) >> bit) & 1)


def read_ranking(path: Path) -> pd.DataFrame:
    """Read a parquet or CSV ranking into a pandas frame.

    Args:
        path: Input path. A ``.parquet`` suffix selects parquet; every other
            suffix is interpreted as CSV.

    Returns:
        The ranking frame as loaded by pandas.
    """
    return pd.read_parquet(path) if path.suffix == ".parquet" else pd.read_csv(path)


def validate_ranking(
    frame: pd.DataFrame,
    targets: set[int],
) -> pd.DataFrame:
    """Normalize and validate the stage-independent ranking contract.

    Required values must be finite integers. The user set must exactly match
    ``targets``; every user must have 100 rows, distinct items, and each rank
    from 1 through 100 exactly once. Cutoff-specific candidate eligibility is
    intentionally left to the calling evaluator.

    Args:
        frame: Raw ranking frame. Extra columns are discarded from an internal
            copy; the caller's frame is not modified.
        targets: Exact set of target user IDs the ranking must cover.

    Returns:
        A normalized frame containing only the required ``int64`` columns.

    Raises:
        RankingValidationError: If the ranking violates the shared contract.
    """
    required = list(REQUIRED_COLUMNS)
    if not all(column in frame for column in required):
        raise RankingValidationError(f"submission requires columns {required}")

    normalized = frame[required].copy()
    for column in required:
        numeric = pd.to_numeric(normalized[column], errors="coerce")
        values = numeric.to_numpy(dtype=float)
        if numeric.isna().any() or not np.isfinite(values).all():
            raise RankingValidationError(
                f"submission {column} must be finite numeric values"
            )
        if not np.equal(numeric, np.floor(numeric)).all():
            raise RankingValidationError(
                f"submission {column} must contain integers"
            )
        normalized[column] = numeric.astype(np.int64)

    submitted_users = set(map(int, normalized.uid.unique()))
    if submitted_users != targets:
        raise RankingValidationError(
            f"submission user set mismatch: missing={len(targets - submitted_users)} "
            f"extra={len(submitted_users - targets)}"
        )
    counts = normalized.groupby("uid").size()
    if not (counts == TOP_N).all():
        raise RankingValidationError(
            f"submission must contain exactly {TOP_N} rows for every target user"
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""Train the Yambda windowed two-tower baseline.

Every catalog listen with at least 50 percent completion is a sequence token.
Within each selected chronological window, every adjacent target contributes a
loss.  The fast default retains each user's most recent 128 training targets and
16 held-out validation targets; passing zero for either cap restores the
uncapped behavior for that side of the split.  A 100-step truncated-BPTT block
computes all of its timestep losses and carries the detached GRU hidden state
into the next block.

The model is a pure two-tower retriever: no user-ID embedding, no output
normalization, raw dot-product retrieval, sample-weighted binary cross entropy,
and 24 uniform plus eight propensity-corrected unique in-batch negatives. Every
selected adjacent target retains a nonzero weight. Only files under the supplied
public directory are read.
"""
from __future__ import annotations

import argparse
import json
import random
import sys
import time
from dataclasses import asdict, dataclass
from pathlib import Path

import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
import torch
from torch import nn
from torch.nn import functional as F

import two_tower_model as base


CACHE_VERSION = 2


@dataclass(frozen=True)
class Config:
    bptt_steps: int = 100
    user_batch_size: int = 64
    embedding_dim: int = 192
    hidden_dim: int = 192
    user_hidden_1: int = 512
    user_hidden_2: int = 256
    item_hidden_1: int = 512
    item_hidden_2: int = 256
    dropout: float = 0.05
    epochs: int = 1
    learning_rate: float = 1.0e-3
    weight_decay: float = 1.0e-5
    gradient_clip: float = 2.0
    loss_microbatch_size: int = 65_536
    uniform_negatives: int = 24
    inbatch_negatives: int = 8
    inbatch_correction_power: float = 0.5
    inbatch_correction_min: float = 0.25
    inbatch_correction_max: float = 4.0
    negative_filter_scope: str = "full-training-history"
    target_weighting: str = "organic-strong"
    ordinary_target_weight: float = 0.25
    organic_strong_target_weight: float = 1.0
    organic_like_target_weight: float = 3.0
    discovery_horizon_days: int = 7
    validation_fraction: float = 0.10
    max_train_targets_per_user: int = 128
    max_validation_targets_per_user: int = 16
    early_stopping_patience: int = 1
    early_stopping_min_delta: float = 1.0e-4
    seed: int = 29


@dataclass(frozen=True)
class CandidateSet:
    uids: np.ndarray
    item_ids: np.ndarray
    packed: np.ndarray

    @classmethod
    def read(cls, path: Path) -> "CandidateSet":
        with np.load(path, allow_pickle=False) as artifact:
            result = cls(
                uids=artifact["uids"].astype(np.int64, copy=True),
                item_ids=artifact["item_ids"].astype(np.int64, copy=True),
                packed=artifact["packed_eligible"].astype(np.uint8, copy=True),
            )
        expected = (len(result.uids), (len(result.item_ids) + 7) // 8)
        if result.packed.shape != expected:
            raise ValueError(
                f"invalid candidate artifact shape {result.packed.shape}; "
                f"expected {expected}"
            )
        return result


@dataclass(frozen=True)
class SequenceData:
    item_ids: np.ndarray
    item_features: np.ndarray
    user_ids: np.ndarray
    offsets: np.ndarray
    sequence_timestamps: np.ndarray
    sequence_items: np.ndarray
    event_features: np.ndarray
    activity_features: np.ndarray
    state_ids: np.ndarray
    liked_states: np.ndarray
    disliked_states: np.ndarray
    state_counts: np.ndarray
    inference_user_rows: np.ndarray
    inference_liked_items: np.ndarray
    inference_disliked_items: np.ndarray
    inference_user_features: np.ndarray

    @property
    def lengths(self) -> np.ndarray:
        return np.diff(self.offsets)

    @property
    def target_count(self) -> int:
        return int(np.maximum(self.lengths - 1, 0).sum())


@dataclass(frozen=True)
class TargetPartition:
    """A contiguous recent target window and its chronological BCE split."""

    window_starts: np.ndarray
    training_counts: np.ndarray
    validation_counts: np.ndarray
    history_training_counts: np.ndarray

    @property
    def selected_count(self) -> int:
        return int(self.training_counts.sum() + self.validation_counts.sum())


def log(message: str) -> None:
    print(message, file=sys.stderr, flush=True)


def seed_everything(seed: int) -> None:
    random.seed(seed)
    np.random.seed(seed)
    torch.manual_seed(seed)


def model_config(config: Config) -> base.TowerConfig:
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"""Shared public-data primitives for the Yambda two-tower baseline."""
from __future__ import annotations

import sys
from dataclasses import dataclass
from pathlib import Path
from typing import Iterator

import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
import pyarrow.parquet as pq
import torch
from torch import nn


DAY = 86_400
TRAIN_END = 24_786_800
VALIDATION_END = 25_393_400
LISTEN_POSITIVE_THRESHOLD = 50
PROFILE_LOOKBACK_DAYS = 120
LIKE_ITEMS = 48
DISLIKE_ITEMS = 24
TOP_N = 100


@dataclass(frozen=True)
class TowerConfig:
    sequence_length: int = 100
    embedding_dim: int = 192
    hidden_dim: int = 192
    user_hidden_1: int = 512
    user_hidden_2: int = 256
    item_hidden_1: int = 512
    item_hidden_2: int = 256
    dropout: float = 0.05
    epochs: int = 1
    learning_rate: float = 1.0e-3
    weight_decay: float = 1.0e-5
    gradient_clip: float = 2.0
    uniform_negatives: int = 24
    inbatch_negatives: int = 8
    inbatch_correction_power: float = 0.5
    inbatch_correction_min: float = 0.25
    inbatch_correction_max: float = 4.0
    seed: int = 29


@dataclass(frozen=True)
class ListenEvents:
    timestamps: np.ndarray
    items: np.ndarray
    organic: np.ndarray
    completion_pct: np.ndarray


@dataclass(frozen=True)
class ExplicitEvents:
    timestamps: np.ndarray
    items: np.ndarray
    channel: np.ndarray
    active: np.ndarray
    organic_like: np.ndarray


def log(message: str) -> None:
    print(message, file=sys.stderr, flush=True)


def build_item_features(catalog: pd.DataFrame) -> np.ndarray:
    """Return four standardized features built only from the public catalog."""
    positives = catalog.positive_listens.to_numpy(dtype=np.float64, copy=False)
    organic = catalog.organic_positive_listens.to_numpy(dtype=np.float64, copy=False)
    popularity_rank = catalog.popularity_rank.to_numpy(dtype=np.float64, copy=False)
    features = np.column_stack(
        [
            np.log1p(positives),
            np.log1p(organic),
            organic / np.maximum(positives, 1.0),
            1.0 - (popularity_rank - 1.0) / max(len(catalog) - 1, 1),
        ]
    )
    means = features.mean(axis=0, keepdims=True)
    scales = np.maximum(features.std(axis=0, keepdims=True), 1.0e-6)
    standardized = ((features - means) / scales).astype(np.float32)
    if not np.isfinite(standardized).all():
        raise RuntimeError("catalog features contain non-finite values")
    return standardized


def _combine_listen_chunks(parts: list[ListenEvents]) -> ListenEvents:
    if len(parts) == 1:
        return parts[0]
    timestamps = np.concatenate([part.timestamps for part in parts])
    items = np.concatenate([part.items for part in parts])
    organic = np.concatenate([part.organic for part in parts])
    completion = np.concatenate([part.completion_pct for part in parts])
    order = np.argsort(timestamps, kind="stable")
    return ListenEvents(
        timestamps=timestamps[order],
        items=items[order],
        organic=organic[order],
        completion_pct=completion[order],
    )


def iter_listen_users(
    path: Path, item_index: pd.Index
) -> Iterator[tuple[int, ListenEvents]]:
    """Stream one uid-sorted public listen file one user at a time."""
    parquet = pq.ParquetFile(path)
    pending_uid: int | None = None
    pending: list[ListenEvents] = []
    previous_uid = -1
    for batch in parquet.iter_batches(
        batch_size=750_000,
        columns=["uid", "timestamp", "item_id", "is_organic", "played_ratio_pct"],
    ):
        frame = batch.to_pandas()
        mapped = item_index.get_indexer(frame.item_id.to_numpy(dtype=np.int64))
        keep = mapped >= 0
        if not np.any(keep):
            continue
        uids = frame.uid.to_numpy(dtype=np.int64, copy=False)[keep]
        timestamps = frame.timestamp.to_numpy(dtype=np.int64, copy=False)[keep]
        items = mapped[keep].astype(np.int32, copy=False)
        organic = frame.is_organic.to_numpy(dtype=np.uint8, copy=False)[keep]
        completion = frame.played_ratio_pct.to_numpy(dtype=np.uint16, copy=False)[keep]
        if np.any(uids[1:] < uids[:-1]):
            raise RuntimeError(f"{path.name} is not sorted by uid")
        boundaries = np.r_[
            0,
            np.flatnonzero(uids[1:] != uids[:-1]) + 1,
            len(uids),
        ]
        for start, end in zip(boundaries[:-1], boundaries[1:]):
            uid = int(uids[start])
            part = ListenEvents(
                timestamps[start:end].copy(),
                items[start:end].copy(),
                organic[start:end].copy(),
                completion[start:end].copy(),
            )
            if pending_uid is None:
                pending_uid = uid
            elif uid != pending_uid:
                if pending_uid < previous_uid:
                    raise RuntimeError(f"{path.name} user order regressed")
                yield pending_uid, _combine_listen_chunks(pending)
                previous_uid = pending_uid
                pending_uid = uid
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    """Map the dense trainer configuration onto the unchanged tower."""
    return base.TowerConfig(
        sequence_length=config.bptt_steps,
        embedding_dim=config.embedding_dim,
        hidden_dim=config.hidden_dim,
        user_hidden_1=config.user_hidden_1,
        user_hidden_2=config.user_hidden_2,
        item_hidden_1=config.item_hidden_1,
        item_hidden_2=config.item_hidden_2,
        dropout=config.dropout,
        epochs=config.epochs,
        learning_rate=config.learning_rate,
        weight_decay=config.weight_decay,
        gradient_clip=config.gradient_clip,
        uniform_negatives=config.uniform_negatives,
        inbatch_negatives=config.inbatch_negatives,
        inbatch_correction_power=config.inbatch_correction_power,
        inbatch_correction_min=config.inbatch_correction_min,
        inbatch_correction_max=config.inbatch_correction_max,
        seed=config.seed,
    )


def append_state_snapshot(
    active_likes: dict[int, int],
    active_dislikes: dict[int, int],
    n_items: int,
    liked_states: list[np.ndarray],
    disliked_states: list[np.ndarray],
    state_counts: list[tuple[int, int]],
) -> int:
    liked_states.append(base.pack_active_items(active_likes, base.LIKE_ITEMS, n_items))
    disliked_states.append(
        base.pack_active_items(active_dislikes, base.DISLIKE_ITEMS, n_items)
    )
    state_counts.append((len(active_likes), len(active_dislikes)))
    return len(liked_states) - 1


def causal_activity_features(
    timestamps: np.ndarray,
    items: np.ndarray,
    organic: np.ndarray,
    completion: np.ndarray,
) -> np.ndarray:
    """Compute the first four reviewed user features at every event cutoff."""
    length = len(items)
    result = np.zeros((length, 4), dtype=np.float16)
    if not length:
        return result
    left_rows = np.searchsorted(
        timestamps,
        timestamps - base.PROFILE_LOOKBACK_DAYS * base.DAY,
        side="left",
    )
    rows = np.arange(length, dtype=np.int64)
    counts = rows - left_rows + 1
    organic_sum = np.cumsum(organic.astype(np.float64))
    completion_sum = np.cumsum(np.minimum(completion, 100).astype(np.float64))
    before_organic = np.where(
        left_rows > 0, organic_sum[np.maximum(left_rows - 1, 0)], 0.0
    )
    before_completion = np.where(
        left_rows > 0, completion_sum[np.maximum(left_rows - 1, 0)], 0.0
    )

    unique_counts = np.empty(length, dtype=np.int32)
    frequencies: dict[int, int] = {}
    left = 0
    for right, raw_item in enumerate(items):
        item = int(raw_item)
        frequencies[item] = frequencies.get(item, 0) + 1
        required_left = int(left_rows[right])
        while left < required_left:
            old_item = int(items[left])
            remaining = frequencies[old_item] - 1
            if remaining:
                frequencies[old_item] = remaining
            else:
                del frequencies[old_item]
            left += 1
        unique_counts[right] = len(frequencies)

    result[:, 0] = (np.log1p(counts) / 8.0).astype(np.float16)
    result[:, 1] = (np.log1p(unique_counts) / 6.0).astype(np.float16)
    result[:, 2] = (
        (organic_sum - before_organic) / np.maximum(counts, 1)
    ).astype(np.float16)
    result[:, 3] = (
        (completion_sum - before_completion)
        / np.maximum(counts, 1)
        / 100.0
    ).astype(np.float16)
    return result


def build_sequence_parts(
    listens: base.ListenEvents,
    explicit: base.ExplicitEvents,
    n_items: int,
    liked_states: list[np.ndarray],
    disliked_states: list[np.ndarray],
    state_counts: list[tuple[int, int]],
) -> tuple[np.ndarray, np.ndarray, np.ndarray, np.ndarray, np.ndarray] | None:
    qualifying = listens.completion_pct >= base.LISTEN_POSITIVE_THRESHOLD
    timestamps = listens.timestamps[qualifying].astype(np.int64, copy=False)
    items = listens.items[qualifying].astype(np.uint16, copy=False)
    organic = listens.organic[qualifying].astype(np.float32, copy=False)
    completion = listens.completion_pct[qualifying].astype(np.float32, copy=False)
    if not len(items):
        return None

    event_features = np.zeros((len(items), 3), dtype=np.float16)
    event_features[:, 0] = organic.astype(np.float16)
    event_features[:, 1] = (
        np.minimum(completion, 100.0) / 100.0
    ).astype(np.float16)
    if len(items) > 1:
        gaps = np.maximum(0, timestamps[1:] - timestamps[:-1])
        event_features[1:, 2] = np.exp(
            -gaps.astype(np.float64) / (60.0 * base.DAY)
        ).astype(np.float16)

    activity = causal_activity_features(
        timestamps, items, organic, completion
    )
    states = np.zeros(len(items), dtype=np.uint32)
    active_likes: dict[int, int] = {}
    active_dislikes: dict[int, int] = {}
    explicit_position = 0
    current_state = 0
    for row, timestamp in enumerate(timestamps):
        changed = False
        while (
            explicit_position < len(explicit.timestamps)
            and int(explicit.timestamps[explicit_position]) < int(timestamp)
        ):
            item = int(explicit.items[explicit_position])
            event_timestamp = int(explicit.timestamps[explicit_position])
            destination = (
                active_likes
                if int(explicit.channel[explicit_position]) == 0
                else active_dislikes
            )
            if int(explicit.active[explicit_position]) == 1:
                destination[item] = event_timestamp
            else:
                destination.pop(item, None)
            explicit_position += 1
            changed = True
        if changed:
            current_state = append_state_snapshot(
                active_likes,
                active_dislikes,
                n_items,
                liked_states,
                disliked_states,
                state_counts,
            )
        states[row] = np.uint32(current_state)
    return timestamps, items.copy(), event_features, activity, states


def final_user_features(
    timestamps: np.ndarray,
    items: np.ndarray,
    event_features: np.ndarray,
    history_end: int,
    like_count: int,
    dislike_count: int,
) -> np.ndarray:
    start = int(
        np.searchsorted(
            timestamps,
            history_end - base.PROFILE_LOOKBACK_DAYS * base.DAY,
            side="left",
        )
    )
    result = np.zeros(6, dtype=np.float32)
    recent_items = items[start:]
    if len(recent_items):
        result[0] = np.log1p(len(recent_items)) / 8.0
        result[1] = np.log1p(len(np.unique(recent_items))) / 6.0
        result[2] = float(np.mean(event_features[start:, 0]))
        result[3] = float(np.mean(event_features[start:, 1]))
    result[4] = np.log1p(like_count) / 6.0
    result[5] = np.log1p(dislike_count) / 4.0
    return result


def prepare_data(
    public: Path, stage: str, config: Config
) -> tuple[SequenceData, CandidateSet]:
    data = public / "data"
    catalog = pd.read_parquet(data / "candidate_catalog.parquet").sort_values(
        "popularity_rank"
    )
    item_ids = catalog.item_id.to_numpy(dtype=np.int64, copy=True)
    item_index = pd.Index(item_ids)
    n_items = len(item_ids)
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L118:     def lengths(self) -> np.ndarray:
L122:     def target_count(self) -> int:
L136:     def selected_count(self) -> int:
L140: def log(message: str) -> None:
L144: def seed_everything(seed: int) -> None:
L150: def model_config(config: Config) -> base.TowerConfig:
L174: def append_state_snapshot(
L190: def causal_activity_features(
L247: def build_sequence_parts(
L314: def final_user_features(
L341: def prepare_data(
L471: def cache_metadata(stage: str, config: Config) -> dict[str, object]:
L481: def save_cache(
L493: def load_cache(path: Path, stage: str, config: Config) -> SequenceData:
L511: def load_or_prepare(
L534: def build_item_correction(
L578: def build_known_positive_filter(
L609: def invalid_full_history_negatives(
L630: def draw_full_history_filtered_negatives(
L724: def draw_training_negatives(
L763: def event_sequence(
L774: def pool_explicit_states(
L798: def user_queries(
L813: def candidate_vectors(
L828: def history_windows(
L845: def corrected_negative_loss(
L867: def retained_target_window_starts(
L888: def chronological_target_partition(
L914: def load_organic_like_outcomes(
L955: def build_target_weights(
L1035: def build_dense_block(
L1111: def score_target_microbatches(
L1198: def release_accelerator_cache(device: torch.device) -> None:
L1203: def run_training_epoch(
L1364: def evaluate_validation_bce(
L1488: def snapshot_model(model: nn.Module) -> dict[str, torch.Tensor]:
L1495: def save_epoch_checkpoint(
L1521: def train_model(
L1782: def inference_queries(
L1861: def rank_candidates(
L1912: def write_ranking(frame: pd.DataFrame, output: Path) -> None:
L1922: def main() -> int:
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L65: def log(message: str) -> None:
L69: def build_item_features(catalog: pd.DataFrame) -> np.ndarray:
L90: def _combine_listen_chunks(parts: list[ListenEvents]) -> ListenEvents:
L106: def iter_listen_users(
L157: def merge_listen_streams(
L175: def load_explicit_events(
L228: def empty_explicit_events() -> ExplicitEvents:
L238: def pack_active_items(
L251: def load_inference_state(
L287:     def __init__(self, item_features: np.ndarray, config: TowerConfig) -> None:
L332:     def _mean_context_channel(self, items: torch.Tensor) -> torch.Tensor:
L339:     def encode_items(self, items: torch.Tensor) -> torch.Tensor:
L346: def invalid_negative_mask(
L363: def draw_filtered_mixed_negatives(
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I'm currently examining the functions within train_current_model.py, specifically focusing on build_item_correction, build_known_positive_filter, invalid_full_history_negatives, draw_full_history_filtered_negatives, and draw_training. My aim is to understand the core mechanics of how the model is being trained and how negative sampling is handled.

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Investigating Negative Sampling

I'm delving into the negative sampling logic within train_current_model.py, specifically exploring invalid_full_history_negatives and draw_full_history_filtered_negatives. My focus is on understanding the nuances of how these strategies are implemented and their impact on training, especially concerning the prompt's emphasis on strict CPU budget constraints.

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        save_cache(cache, prepared, stage, config)
    return prepared, built_eligibility


def build_item_correction(
    prepared: SequenceData,
    config: Config,
    target_starts: np.ndarray,
    target_counts: np.ndarray,
) -> torch.Tensor:
    """Estimate in-batch propensities from the selected training targets."""
    counts = np.zeros(len(prepared.item_ids), dtype=np.float64)
    for user_row, count in enumerate(target_counts):
        if not count:
            continue
        offset = int(prepared.offsets[user_row])
        target_start = int(target_starts[user_row])
        counts += np.bincount(
            prepared.sequence_items[
                offset
                + target_start
                + 1 : offset
                + target_start
                + int(count)
                + 1
            ].astype(np.int64),
            minlength=len(prepared.item_ids),
        )
    total = float(counts.sum())
    probabilities = (counts + 1.0) / (total + len(counts))
    raw = np.power(
        (1.0 / len(counts)) / probabilities,
        config.inbatch_correction_power,
    )
    normalization = float(np.sum(counts * raw) / max(total, 1.0))
    correction = np.clip(
        raw / max(normalization, 1.0e-12),
        config.inbatch_correction_min,
        config.inbatch_correction_max,
    ).astype(np.float32)
    mean_on_targets = float(np.sum(counts * correction) / max(total, 1.0))
    log(
        f"inbatch correction: min={correction.min():.3f} "
        f"mean_on_targets={mean_on_targets:.3f} max={correction.max():.3f}"
    )
    return torch.from_numpy(correction)


def build_known_positive_filter(
    prepared: SequenceData, training_counts: np.ndarray
) -> np.ndarray:
    """Pack each user's complete public-training positive-item set."""
    width = (len(prepared.item_ids) + 7) // 8
    packed = np.zeros((len(prepared.user_ids), width), dtype=np.uint8)
    retained = 0
    for user_row, target_count in enumerate(training_counts):
        if not target_count:
            continue
        offset = int(prepared.offsets[user_row])
        # T adjacent targets consume sequence positions 0 through T.  The
        # chronological BCE suffix starts at T + 1 and is intentionally absent.
        items = np.unique(
            prepared.sequence_items[
                offset : offset + int(target_count) + 1
            ].astype(np.int64)
        )
        byte_columns = items >> 3
        bit_values = np.left_shift(
            np.uint8(1), (items & 7).astype(np.uint8)
        )
        np.bitwise_or.at(packed[user_row], byte_columns, bit_values)
        retained += len(items)
    log(
        f"full-history false-negative filter: users={len(prepared.user_ids):,} "
        f"unique_user_items={retained:,} bytes={packed.nbytes:,}"
    )
    return packed


def invalid_full_history_negatives(
    negatives: np.ndarray,
    targets: np.ndarray,
    user_rows: np.ndarray,
    known_positive_packed: np.ndarray,
    liked_items: np.ndarray,
) -> np.ndarray:
    """Return row-level invalid negatives using the complete training prefix."""
    byte_columns = negatives >> 3
    bit_columns = negatives & 7
    known = known_positive_packed[user_rows[:, None], byte_columns]
    invalid = ((known >> bit_columns) & 1).astype(bool)
    invalid |= negatives == targets[:, None]
    invalid |= (negatives[:, :, None] == liked_items[:, None, :]).any(axis=2)
    for column in range(1, negatives.shape[1]):
        invalid[:, column] |= (
            negatives[:, column, None] == negatives[:, :column]
        ).any(axis=1)
    return invalid


def draw_full_history_filtered_negatives(
    targets: torch.Tensor,
    user_rows: np.ndarray,
    liked_items: torch.Tensor,
    known_positive_packed: np.ndarray,
    n_items: int,
    config: Config,
    item_correction: torch.Tensor,
    generator: torch.Generator,
    device: torch.device,
) -> tuple[torch.Tensor, torch.Tensor]:
    """Draw mixed negatives and reject all known public-training positives."""
    targets_cpu = targets.detach().cpu().numpy().astype(np.int64, copy=False)
    liked_cpu = liked_items.detach().cpu().numpy().astype(np.int64, copy=False)
    batch_size = len(targets_cpu)
    uniform = torch.randint(
        n_items,
        (batch_size, config.uniform_negatives),
        generator=generator,
        device="cpu",
    )
    inbatch = torch.empty((batch_size, 0), dtype=torch.long)
    corrected_count = 0
    if config.inbatch_negatives:
        unique_targets = torch.unique(targets.detach().cpu())
        corrected_count = min(
            config.inbatch_negatives, max(len(unique_targets) - 1, 0)
        )
        if corrected_count:
            priorities = torch.rand(
                (batch_size, len(unique_targets)), generator=generator
            )
            priorities.masked_fill_(
                unique_targets[None, :].eq(
                    torch.from_numpy(targets_cpu)[:, None]
                ),
                -1.0,
            )
            columns = torch.topk(
                priorities, k=corrected_count, dim=1
            ).indices
            inbatch = unique_targets[columns]
        if corrected_count < config.inbatch_negatives:
            filler = torch.randint(
                n_items,
                (batch_size, config.inbatch_negatives - corrected_count),
                generator=generator,
                device="cpu",
            )
            inbatch = torch.cat([inbatch, filler], dim=1)

    negatives = torch.cat([uniform, inbatch], dim=1).numpy()
    correction = np.ones_like(negatives, dtype=np.float32)
    if corrected_count:
        correction[
            :, config.uniform_negatives : config.uniform_negatives + corrected_count
        ] = item_correction[inbatch[:, :corrected_count]].numpy()
    for _ in range(32):
        invalid = invalid_full_history_negatives(
            negatives,
            targets_cpu,
            user_rows,
            known_positive_packed,
            liked_cpu,
        )
        if not np.any(invalid):
            return (
                torch.from_numpy(negatives).to(device),
                torch.from_numpy(correction).to(device),
            )
        replacements = torch.randint(
            n_items,
            (int(invalid.sum()),),
            generator=generator,
            device="cpu",
        ).numpy()
        negatives[invalid] = replacements
        # Rejected in-batch items become ordinary uniform draws.
        correction[invalid] = 1.0
    invalid = invalid_full_history_negatives(
        negatives,
        targets_cpu,
        user_rows,
        known_positive_packed,
        liked_cpu,
    )
    if np.any(invalid):
        raise RuntimeError("full-history negative resampling failed")
    return (
        torch.from_numpy(negatives).to(device),
        torch.from_numpy(correction).to(device),
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def draw_training_negatives(
    positive_items: torch.Tensor,
    known_history: torch.Tensor,
    liked_items: torch.Tensor,
    user_rows: np.ndarray,
    known_positive_packed: np.ndarray | None,
    prepared: SequenceData,
    config: Config,
    item_correction: torch.Tensor,
    generator: torch.Generator,
    device: torch.device,
) -> tuple[torch.Tensor, torch.Tensor]:
    if config.negative_filter_scope == "full-training-history":
        if known_positive_packed is None:
            raise RuntimeError("full-history negative filter was not built")
        return draw_full_history_filtered_negatives(
            positive_items,
            user_rows,
            liked_items,
            known_positive_packed,
            len(prepared.item_ids),
            config,
            item_correction,
            generator,
            device,
        )
    return base.draw_filtered_mixed_negatives(
        positive_items,
        known_history,
        liked_items,
        len(prepared.item_ids),
        config.uniform_negatives,
        config.inbatch_negatives,
        item_correction,
        generator,
        device,
    )


def event_sequence(
    model: base.SequentialTwoTower,
    items: torch.Tensor,
    features: torch.Tensor,
    hidden: torch.Tensor,
) -> tuple[torch.Tensor, torch.Tensor]:
    inputs = torch.cat([model.context_embedding(items), features], dim=-1)
    projected = model.event_projection(inputs)
    return model.sequence_encoder(projected, hidden)


def pool_explicit_states(
    model: base.SequentialTwoTower,
    prepared: SequenceData,
    state_ids: np.ndarray,
    device: torch.device,
) -> tuple[torch.Tensor, torch.Tensor, torch.Tensor]:
    unique_states, inverse = np.unique(state_ids, return_inverse=True)
    liked_items = torch.from_numpy(
        prepared.liked_states[unique_states].astype(np.int64)
    ).to(device)
    disliked_items = torch.from_numpy(
        prepared.disliked_states[unique_states].astype(np.int64)
    ).to(device)
    liked_vectors = model._mean_context_channel(liked_items)
    disliked_vectors = model._mean_context_channel(disliked_items)
    inverse_rows = torch.from_numpy(inverse.astype(np.int64)).to(device)
    counts = prepared.state_counts[state_ids]
    return (
        liked_vectors[inverse_rows],
        disliked_vectors[inverse_rows],
        torch.from_numpy(counts.astype(np.float32)).to(device),
    )


def user_queries(
    model: base.SequentialTwoTower,
    sequence_vectors: torch.Tensor,
    liked_vectors: torch.Tensor,
    disliked_vectors: torch.Tensor,
    user_features: torch.Tensor,
) -> torch.Tensor:
    return model.user_tower(
        torch.cat(
            [sequence_vectors, liked_vectors, disliked_vectors, user_features],
            dim=1,
        )
    )


def candidate_vectors(
    model: base.SequentialTwoTower,
    positives: torch.Tensor,
    negatives: torch.Tensor,
) -> tuple[torch.Tensor, torch.Tensor]:
    all_items = torch.cat([positives, negatives.reshape(-1)])
    unique_items, inverse = torch.unique(all_items, return_inverse=True)
    encoded = model.encode_items(unique_items)
    positive_vectors = encoded[inverse[: len(positives)]]
    negative_vectors = encoded[inverse[len(positives) :]].reshape(
        len(positives), negatives.shape[1], -1
    )
    return positive_vectors, negative_vectors


def history_windows(
    sequence: np.ndarray,
    start: int,
    count: int,
    width: int,
    padding_item: int,
) -> np.ndarray:
    base_start = max(0, start - width + 1)
    segment = sequence[base_start : start + count]
    padded = np.concatenate(
        [np.full(width - 1, padding_item, dtype=np.uint16), segment]
    )
    windows = np.lib.stride_tricks.sliding_window_view(padded, width)
    offset = start - base_start
    return windows[offset : offset + count].copy()


def corrected_negative_loss(
    logits: torch.Tensor,
    correction: torch.Tensor,
    config: Config,
) -> torch.Tensor:
    raw = F.softplus(logits)
    total = config.uniform_negatives + config.inbatch_negatives
    result = torch.zeros(len(logits), device=logits.device)
    if config.uniform_negatives:
        result += config.uniform_negatives * raw[
            :, : config.uniform_negatives
        ].mean(dim=1)
    if config.inbatch_negatives:
        selected = slice(config.uniform_negatives, total)
        weights = correction[:, selected]
        result += config.inbatch_negatives * (
            (raw[:, selected] * weights).sum(dim=1)
            / weights.sum(dim=1).clamp_min(1.0e-6)
        )
    return result / total


def retained_target_window_starts(
    total_targets: np.ndarray,
    validation_counts: np.ndarray,
    training_counts: np.ndarray,
) -> np.ndarray:
    """Return the discarded prefix before the retained chronological suffix."""
    training_region_ends = total_targets - validation_counts
    window_starts = training_region_ends - training_counts
    if (
        np.any(window_starts < 0)
        or np.any(training_counts < 0)
        or np.any(validation_counts < 0)
    ):
        raise RuntimeError("chronological target partition produced negative counts")
    if not np.array_equal(
        window_starts + training_counts + validation_counts, total_targets
    ):
        raise RuntimeError("chronological target window is not a final contiguous suffix")
    return window_starts


def chronological_target_partition(
    prepared: SequenceData,
    validation_fraction: float,
    max_train_targets_per_user: int,
    max_validation_targets_per_user: int,
) -> TargetPartition:
    """Select a recent contiguous window with a final out-of-time BCE suffix."""
    totals = np.maximum(prepared.lengths - 1, 0).astype(np.int64)
    validation = np.floor(totals * validation_fraction).astype(np.int64)
    validation[(totals >= 2) & (validation == 0)] = 1
    if max_validation_targets_per_user:
        validation = np.minimum(validation, max_validation_targets_per_user)

    history_training = totals - validation
    training = history_training.copy()
    if max_train_targets_per_user:
        training = np.minimum(training, max_train_targets_per_user)
    window_starts = retained_target_window_starts(totals, validation, training)
    return TargetPartition(
        window_starts=window_starts,
        training_counts=training,
        validation_counts=validation,
        history_training_counts=history_training,
    )


def load_organic_like_outcomes(
    public: Path, stage: str, item_ids: np.ndarray
) -> dict[int, dict[int, np.ndarray]]:
    """Load mapped organic-like timestamps from public fitting history."""
    prefixes = ("train",) if stage == "validation" else ("train", "val")
    frames = [
        pd.read_parquet(
            public / "data" / f"{prefix}_likes.parquet",
            columns=["uid", "timestamp", "item_id", "is_organic"],
        )
        for prefix in prefixes
    ]
    likes = pd.concat(frames, ignore_index=True)
    likes = likes[likes.is_organic == 1].copy()
    mapped = pd.Index(item_ids).get_indexer(
        likes.item_id.to_numpy(dtype=np.int64)
    )
    likes = likes.loc[mapped >= 0, ["uid", "timestamp"]].copy()
    likes["item"] = mapped[mapped >= 0].astype(np.int32, copy=False)
    likes = likes.sort_values(["uid", "item", "timestamp"], kind="stable")
    nested: dict[int, dict[int, list[int]]] = {}
    for raw_uid, raw_timestamp, raw_item in likes.itertuples(
        index=False, name=None
    ):
        nested.setdefault(int(raw_uid), {}).setdefault(int(raw_item), []).append(
            int(raw_timestamp)
        )
    result = {
        uid: {
            item: np.asarray(timestamps, dtype=np.int64)
            for item, timestamps in items.items()
        }
        for uid, items in nested.items()
    }
    log(
        f"loaded organic-like outcomes: rows={len(likes):,} "
        f"users={len(result):,}"
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def build_target_weights(
    public: Path,
    stage: str,
    prepared: SequenceData,
    training_counts: np.ndarray,
    config: Config,
) -> np.ndarray:
    """Build nonzero per-token weights without dropping adjacent targets."""
    if config.target_weighting == "uniform":
        weights = np.ones(len(prepared.sequence_items), dtype=np.float32)
    else:
        weights = np.full(
            len(prepared.sequence_items),
            config.ordinary_target_weight,
            dtype=np.float32,
        )
        organic_strong = (
            (prepared.event_features[:, 0] > 0.5)
            & (prepared.event_features[:, 1] >= 0.8)
        )
        weights[organic_strong] = config.organic_strong_target_weight
        if config.target_weighting == "discovery-graded":
            like_outcomes = load_organic_like_outcomes(
                public, stage, prepared.item_ids
            )
            history_end = (
                base.TRAIN_END if stage == "validation" else base.VALIDATION_END
            )
            horizon = config.discovery_horizon_days * base.DAY
            grade_three = 0
            for user_row, uid in enumerate(prepared.user_ids):
                start = int(prepared.offsets[user_row])
                end = int(prepared.offsets[user_row + 1])
                if end - start < 2:
                    continue
                last_training_target = start + int(training_counts[user_row])
                first_validation_target = last_training_target + 1
                split_timestamp = (
                    int(prepared.sequence_timestamps[first_validation_target])
                    if first_validation_target < end
                    else history_end
                )
                user_likes = like_outcomes.get(int(uid), {})
                seen = {int(prepared.sequence_items[start])}
                for position in range(start + 1, end):
                    item = int(prepared.sequence_items[position])
                    novel = item not in seen
                    seen.add(item)
                    if not novel:
                        # Repeats remain training examples, but they cannot be
                        # eligible discovery outcomes at the corresponding
                        # cutoff and therefore keep only the ordinary weight.
                        weights[position] = config.ordinary_target_weight
                        continue
                    timestamps = user_likes.get(item)
                    if timestamps is None:
                        continue
                    timestamp = int(prepared.sequence_timestamps[position])
                    upper = min(
                        timestamp + horizon,
                        split_timestamp
                        if position <= last_training_target
                        else history_end,
                    )
                    outcome = int(np.searchsorted(timestamps, timestamp, side="left"))
                    if outcome < len(timestamps) and int(timestamps[outcome]) < upper:
                        weights[position] = config.organic_like_target_weight
                        grade_three += 1
            log(
                f"grade-3 first-encounter targets={grade_three:,} "
                f"horizon_days={config.discovery_horizon_days}"
            )
    log(
        f"target weighting={config.target_weighting} "
        f"min={weights.min():.3f} mean={weights.mean():.3f} "
        f"max={weights.max():.3f}"
    )
    return weights


def build_dense_block(
    prepared: SequenceData,
    target_weights: np.ndarray,
    users: np.ndarray,
    window_starts: np.ndarray,
    process_counts: np.ndarray,
    score_starts: np.ndarray,
    start: int,
    steps: int,
    config: Config,
) -> tuple[np.ndarray, ...]:
    """Build one causal sequence block and mark the target rows to score."""
    batch_size = len(users)
    padding_item = len(prepared.item_ids)
    input_items = np.full((batch_size, steps), padding_item, dtype=np.uint16)
    event_features = np.zeros((batch_size, steps, 3), dtype=np.float16)
    activity_features = np.zeros((batch_size, steps, 4), dtype=np.float16)
    state_ids = np.zeros((batch_size, steps), dtype=np.uint32)
    targets = np.zeros((batch_size, steps), dtype=np.uint16)
    weights = np.ones((batch_size, steps), dtype=np.float32)
    scored = np.zeros((batch_size, steps), dtype=bool)
    histories = np.full(
        (batch_size, steps, config.bptt_steps),
        padding_item,
        dtype=np.uint16,
    )
    processed = np.zeros(batch_size, dtype=np.int32)

    lengths = prepared.lengths
    for row, user_row in enumerate(users):
        count = min(steps, max(int(process_counts[row]) - start, 0))
        if not count:
            continue
        offset = int(prepared.offsets[user_row])
        window_start = int(window_starts[row])
        absolute_start = window_start + start
        positions = slice(
            offset + absolute_start,
            offset + absolute_start + count,
        )
        target_positions = slice(
            offset + absolute_start + 1,
            offset + absolute_start + count + 1,
        )
        input_items[row, :count] = prepared.sequence_items[positions]
        event_features[row, :count] = prepared.event_features[positions]
        activity_features[row, :count] = prepared.activity_features[positions]
        state_ids[row, :count] = prepared.state_ids[positions]
        targets[row, :count] = prepared.sequence_items[target_positions]
        weights[row, :count] = target_weights[target_positions]
        score_from = min(count, max(int(score_starts[row]) - start, 0))
        scored[row, score_from:count] = True
        processed[row] = count
        user_sequence = prepared.sequence_items[
            offset : offset + int(lengths[user_row])
        ]
        histories[row, :count] = history_windows(
            user_sequence,
            absolute_start,
            count,
            config.bptt_steps,
            padding_item,
        )
    return (
        input_items,
        event_features,
        activity_features,
        state_ids,
        targets,
        scored,
        histories,
        processed,
        weights,
    )


def score_target_microbatches(
    model: base.SequentialTwoTower,
    prepared: SequenceData,
    config: Config,
    sequence_vectors: torch.Tensor,
    flat_states: np.ndarray,
    flat_activity: np.ndarray,
    positive_items: torch.Tensor,
    negatives: torch.Tensor,
    negative_weights: torch.Tensor,
    sample_weights: np.ndarray,
    device: torch.device,
    backward: bool,
) -> tuple[dict[str, float], torch.Tensor | None]:
    """Compute one logical block's exact BCE in bounded-memory slices."""
    target_count = len(positive_items)
    total_weight = float(sample_weights.sum())
    if total_weight <= 0:
        raise RuntimeError("target block has no positive sample weight")
    sequence_gradient = torch.zeros_like(sequence_vectors) if backward else None
    statistics = {
        "loss_sum": 0.0,
        "positive_sum": 0.0,
        "negative_sum": 0.0,
        "pair_correct": 0.0,
        "weight_sum": 0.0,
    }
    for begin in range(0, target_count, config.loss_microbatch_size):
        end = min(begin + config.loss_microbatch_size, target_count)
        selected_states = flat_states[begin:end]
        if backward:
            sequence_input = (
                sequence_vectors[begin:end].detach().requires_grad_(True)
            )
        else:
            sequence_input = sequence_vectors[begin:end]
        liked_vectors, disliked_vectors, _ = pool_explicit_states(
            model, prepared, selected_states, device
        )
        counts = prepared.state_counts[selected_states]
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        numeric = np.zeros((end - begin, 6), dtype=np.float32)
        numeric[:, :4] = flat_activity[begin:end]
        numeric[:, 4] = np.log1p(counts[:, 0]) / 6.0
        numeric[:, 5] = np.log1p(counts[:, 1]) / 4.0
        query_vectors = user_queries(
            model,
            sequence_input,
            liked_vectors,
            disliked_vectors,
            torch.from_numpy(numeric).to(device),
        )
        positive_vectors, negative_vectors = candidate_vectors(
            model,
            positive_items[begin:end],
            negatives[begin:end],
        )
        positive_logits = (query_vectors * positive_vectors).sum(dim=1)
        negative_logits = torch.einsum(
            "bd,bkd->bk", query_vectors, negative_vectors
        )
        positive_loss = F.softplus(-positive_logits)
        negative_loss = corrected_negative_loss(
            negative_logits, negative_weights[begin:end], config
        )
        selected_weights = torch.from_numpy(
            sample_weights[begin:end].astype(np.float32, copy=False)
        ).to(device)
        loss_sum = (
            selected_weights * (positive_loss + negative_loss) / 2.0
        ).sum()
        if not bool(torch.isfinite(loss_sum)):
            raise RuntimeError("dense next-item training produced non-finite loss")
        if backward:
            (loss_sum / total_weight).backward()
            if sequence_input.grad is None:
                raise RuntimeError("sequence microbatch did not produce a gradient")
            sequence_gradient[begin:end] = sequence_input.grad
        statistics["loss_sum"] += float(loss_sum.detach().cpu())
        statistics["positive_sum"] += float(positive_logits.detach().sum().cpu())
        statistics["negative_sum"] += float(negative_logits.detach().sum().cpu())
        statistics["pair_correct"] += float(
            (positive_logits.detach()[:, None] > negative_logits.detach()).sum().cpu()
        )
        statistics["weight_sum"] += float(selected_weights.sum().detach().cpu())
    return statistics, sequence_gradient


def release_accelerator_cache(device: torch.device) -> None:
    if device.type == "mps":
        torch.mps.empty_cache()


def run_training_epoch(
    model: base.SequentialTwoTower,
    optimizer: torch.optim.Optimizer,
    prepared: SequenceData,
    config: Config,
    target_weights: np.ndarray,
    window_starts: np.ndarray,
    target_counts: np.ndarray,
    item_correction: torch.Tensor,
    known_positive_packed: np.ndarray | None,
    generator: torch.Generator,
    device: torch.device,
    epoch: int,
) -> dict[str, float]:
    model.train()
    train_users = np.flatnonzero(target_counts > 0)
    sorted_users = train_users[
        np.argsort(target_counts[train_users], kind="stable")
    ]
    groups = [
        sorted_users[start : start + config.user_batch_size]
        for start in range(0, len(sorted_users), config.user_batch_size)
    ]
    group_order = torch.randperm(len(groups), generator=generator).numpy()
    negative_count = config.uniform_negatives + config.inbatch_negatives
    total_loss = 0.0
    total_targets = 0
    total_weight = 0.0
    total_positive = 0.0
    total_negative = 0.0
    total_pair_correct = 0.0
    batches = 0
    started = time.monotonic()

    for group_number in group_order:
        users = groups[int(group_number)]
        group_counts = target_counts[users]
        hidden = torch.zeros(
            1, len(users), config.embedding_dim, device=device
        )
        max_targets = int(group_counts.max())
        for start in range(0, max_targets, config.bptt_steps):
            steps = min(config.bptt_steps, max_targets - start)
            block = build_dense_block(
                prepared,
                target_weights,
                users,
                window_starts[users],
                group_counts,
                np.zeros(len(users), dtype=np.int64),
                start,
                steps,
                config,
            )
            sequence_outputs, _ = event_sequence(
                model,
                torch.from_numpy(block[0].astype(np.int64)).to(device),
                torch.from_numpy(block[1].astype(np.float32)).to(device),
                hidden,
            )
            hidden = torch.stack(
                [
                    sequence_outputs[row, count - 1]
                    if count
                    else hidden[0, row]
                    for row, count in enumerate(block[7])
                ]
            ).unsqueeze(0).detach()
            flat_scored = block[5].reshape(-1)
            if not np.any(flat_scored):
                continue
            mask = torch.from_numpy(flat_scored).to(device)
            sequence_vectors = sequence_outputs.reshape(
                -1, config.embedding_dim
            )[mask]
            flat_states = block[3].reshape(-1)[flat_scored]
            positive_items = torch.from_numpy(
                block[4].reshape(-1)[flat_scored].astype(np.int64)
            ).to(device)
            known_history = torch.from_numpy(
                block[6].reshape(-1, config.bptt_steps)[flat_scored].astype(
                    np.int64
                )
            ).to(device)
            liked_items = torch.from_numpy(
                prepared.liked_states[flat_states].astype(np.int64)
            ).to(device)
            flat_user_rows = np.broadcast_to(
                users[:, None], block[5].shape
            ).reshape(-1)[flat_scored]
            negatives, negative_weights = draw_training_negatives(
                positive_items,
                known_history,
                liked_items,
                flat_user_rows,
                known_positive_packed,
                prepared,
                config,
                item_correction,
                generator,
                device,
            )
            optimizer.zero_grad(set_to_none=True)
            statistics, sequence_gradient = score_target_microbatches(
                model,
                prepared,
                config,
                sequence_vectors,
                flat_states,
                block[2].reshape(-1, 4)[flat_scored].astype(np.float32),
                positive_items,
                negatives,
                negative_weights,
                block[8].reshape(-1)[flat_scored],
                device,
                backward=True,
            )
            if sequence_gradient is None:
                raise RuntimeError("training block omitted its sequence gradient")
            sequence_vectors.backward(sequence_gradient)
            nn.utils.clip_grad_norm_(model.parameters(), config.gradient_clip)
            optimizer.step()

            count = len(positive_items)
            total_loss += statistics["loss_sum"]
            total_targets += count
            total_weight += statistics["weight_sum"]
            total_positive += statistics["positive_sum"]
            total_negative += statistics["negative_sum"]
            total_pair_correct += statistics["pair_correct"]
            batches += 1
            if batches % 25 == 0:
                release_accelerator_cache(device)
            if batches % 250 == 0:
                batch_bce = statistics["loss_sum"] / max(
                    statistics["weight_sum"], 1.0e-12
                )
                running_bce = total_loss / max(total_weight, 1.0e-12)
                log(
                    f"epoch={epoch}/{config.epochs} batches={batches:,} "
                    f"targets={total_targets:,} "
                    f"batch_bce={batch_bce:.6f} "
                    f"running_bce={running_bce:.6f} "
                    f"elapsed={time.monotonic() - started:.1f}s"
                )

    return {
        "epoch": float(epoch),
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    keep = mapped >= 0
    state = state.loc[keep, ["uid", "state"]].copy()
    state["item"] = mapped[keep].astype(np.int32, copy=False)
    user_rows = pd.Index(uids)
    liked = np.full((len(uids), LIKE_ITEMS), n_items, dtype=np.uint16)
    disliked = np.full((len(uids), DISLIKE_ITEMS), n_items, dtype=np.uint16)
    like_counts = np.zeros(len(uids), dtype=np.int32)
    dislike_counts = np.zeros(len(uids), dtype=np.int32)
    for value, width, destination, counts in (
        ("liked", LIKE_ITEMS, liked, like_counts),
        ("disliked", DISLIKE_ITEMS, disliked, dislike_counts),
    ):
        selected = state[state.state == value]
        for uid, rows in selected.groupby("uid", sort=False):
            row = int(user_rows.get_indexer([int(uid)])[0])
            if row < 0:
                continue
            items = np.sort(rows.item.unique())
            counts[row] = len(items)
            retained = items[:width]
            destination[row, : len(retained)] = retained.astype(np.uint16)
    return liked, disliked, like_counts, dislike_counts


class SequentialTwoTower(nn.Module):
    """Order-sensitive user tower and independent catalog-aware item tower."""

    def __init__(self, item_features: np.ndarray, config: TowerConfig) -> None:
        super().__init__()
        n_items, n_item_features = item_features.shape
        dim = config.embedding_dim
        self.n_items = n_items
        self.context_embedding = nn.Embedding(
            n_items + 1, dim, padding_idx=n_items
        )
        self.event_projection = nn.Sequential(
            nn.Linear(dim + 3, config.hidden_dim),
            nn.GELU(),
        )
        self.sequence_encoder = nn.GRU(
            input_size=config.hidden_dim,
            hidden_size=dim,
            num_layers=1,
            batch_first=True,
        )
        self.user_tower = nn.Sequential(
            nn.Linear(dim * 3 + 6, config.user_hidden_1),
            nn.GELU(),
            nn.Dropout(config.dropout),
            nn.Linear(config.user_hidden_1, config.user_hidden_2),
            nn.GELU(),
            nn.Dropout(config.dropout),
            nn.Linear(config.user_hidden_2, dim),
        )
        self.candidate_embedding = nn.Embedding(n_items, dim)
        self.register_buffer(
            "item_features", torch.from_numpy(item_features), persistent=True
        )
        self.item_tower = nn.Sequential(
            nn.Linear(dim + n_item_features, config.item_hidden_1),
            nn.GELU(),
            nn.Dropout(config.dropout),
            nn.Linear(config.item_hidden_1, config.item_hidden_2),
            nn.GELU(),
            nn.Dropout(config.dropout),
            nn.Linear(config.item_hidden_2, dim),
        )
        nn.init.normal_(self.context_embedding.weight, std=0.02)
        nn.init.normal_(self.candidate_embedding.weight, std=0.02)
        with torch.no_grad():
            self.context_embedding.weight[n_items].zero_()

    def _mean_context_channel(self, items: torch.Tensor) -> torch.Tensor:
        mask = items.ne(self.n_items)
        vectors = self.context_embedding(items)
        return (vectors * mask.unsqueeze(-1)).sum(dim=1) / mask.sum(
            dim=1, keepdim=True
        ).clamp_min(1)

    def encode_items(self, items: torch.Tensor) -> torch.Tensor:
        inputs = torch.cat(
            [self.candidate_embedding(items), self.item_features[items]], dim=1
        )
        return self.item_tower(inputs)


def invalid_negative_mask(
    negatives: torch.Tensor,
    targets: torch.Tensor,
    context_items: torch.Tensor,
    liked_items: torch.Tensor,
) -> torch.Tensor:
    """Identify targets, known positives, active likes, and row duplicates."""
    invalid = negatives.eq(targets[:, None])
    invalid |= negatives[:, :, None].eq(context_items[:, None, :]).any(dim=2)
    invalid |= negatives[:, :, None].eq(liked_items[:, None, :]).any(dim=2)
    for column in range(1, negatives.shape[1]):
        invalid[:, column] |= negatives[:, column, None].eq(
            negatives[:, :column]
        ).any(dim=1)
    return invalid


def draw_filtered_mixed_negatives(
    targets: torch.Tensor,
    context_items: torch.Tensor,
    liked_items: torch.Tensor,
    n_items: int,
    uniform_count: int,
    inbatch_count: int,
    item_correction: torch.Tensor,
    generator: torch.Generator,
    device: torch.device,
) -> tuple[torch.Tensor, torch.Tensor]:
    """Draw uniform and unique-target in-batch negatives."""
    batch_size = len(targets)
    uniform = torch.randint(
        n_items,
        (batch_size, uniform_count),
        generator=generator,
        device="cpu",
    )
    inbatch = torch.empty((batch_size, 0), dtype=torch.long, device="cpu")
    corrected_count = 0
    if inbatch_count:
        unique_targets = torch.unique(targets.detach().cpu())
        corrected_count = min(inbatch_count, max(len(unique_targets) - 1, 0))
        if corrected_count:
            priorities = torch.rand(
                (batch_size, len(unique_targets)), generator=generator
            )
            priorities.masked_fill_(
                unique_targets[None, :].eq(targets.detach().cpu()[:, None]),
                -1.0,
            )
            columns = torch.topk(priorities, k=corrected_count, dim=1).indices
            inbatch = unique_targets[columns]
        if corrected_count < inbatch_count:
            filler = torch.randint(
                n_items,
                (batch_size, inbatch_count - corrected_count),
                generator=generator,
                device="cpu",
            )
            inbatch = torch.cat([inbatch, filler], dim=1)

    negatives_cpu = torch.cat([uniform, inbatch], dim=1)
    correction_cpu = torch.ones_like(negatives_cpu, dtype=torch.float32)
    if corrected_count:
        correction_cpu[
            :, uniform_count : uniform_count + corrected_count
        ] = item_correction[inbatch[:, :corrected_count]]
    negatives = negatives_cpu.to(device)
    correction = correction_cpu.to(device)
    for _ in range(32):
        invalid = invalid_negative_mask(
            negatives, targets, context_items, liked_items
        )
        if not bool(invalid.any()):
            return negatives, correction
        replacements = torch.randint(
            n_items,
            (int(invalid.sum().detach().cpu()),),
            generator=generator,
            device="cpu",
        ).to(device)
        negatives[invalid] = replacements
        correction[invalid] = 1.0
    invalid = invalid_negative_mask(
        negatives, targets, context_items, liked_items
    )
    if bool(invalid.any()):
        raise RuntimeError("mixed negative resampling failed false-negative filter")
    return negatives, correction
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def train_model(
    public: Path,
    stage: str,
    prepared: SequenceData,
    config: Config,
    device: torch.device,
    checkpoint_dir: Path | None,
    resume_checkpoint: Path | None,
) -> tuple[base.SequentialTwoTower, list[dict[str, float]]]:
    partition = chronological_target_partition(
        prepared,
        config.validation_fraction,
        config.max_train_targets_per_user,
        config.max_validation_targets_per_user,
    )
    training_counts = partition.training_counts
    validation_counts = partition.validation_counts
    log(
        f"chronological BCE window: train={int(training_counts.sum()):,} "
        f"validation={int(validation_counts.sum()):,} "
        f"selected={partition.selected_count:,} "
        f"discarded_old_targets={int(partition.window_starts.sum()):,} "
        f"all={prepared.target_count:,}"
    )
    model = base.SequentialTwoTower(prepared.item_features, model_config(config)).to(
        device
    )
    optimizer = torch.optim.AdamW(
        model.parameters(), lr=config.learning_rate, weight_decay=config.weight_decay
    )
    generator = torch.Generator(device="cpu").manual_seed(config.seed + 10_000)
    item_correction = build_item_correction(
        prepared,
        config,
        partition.window_starts,
        training_counts,
    )
    target_weights = build_target_weights(
        public,
        stage,
        prepared,
        partition.history_training_counts,
        config,
    )
    known_positive_packed = (
        build_known_positive_filter(prepared, partition.history_training_counts)
        if config.negative_filter_scope == "full-training-history"
        else None
    )
    history: list[dict[str, float]] = []
    best_loss = float("inf")
    best_epoch = 0
    best_state: dict[str, torch.Tensor] | None = None
    epochs_without_improvement = 0
    start_epoch = 0

    if resume_checkpoint is not None:
        payload = torch.load(
            resume_checkpoint, map_location=device, weights_only=False
        )
        stored_config = payload.get("config", {})
        architecture_fields = (
            "bptt_steps",
            "embedding_dim",
            "hidden_dim",
            "user_hidden_1",
            "user_hidden_2",
            "item_hidden_1",
            "item_hidden_2",
        )
        mismatches = {
            name: (stored_config.get(name), getattr(config, name))
            for name in architecture_fields
            if stored_config.get(name) != getattr(config, name)
        }
        if mismatches:
            raise RuntimeError(
                f"resume checkpoint architecture differs: {mismatches}"
            )
        stored_filter_scope = stored_config.get(
            "negative_filter_scope", "last-100"
        )
        stored_target_weighting = stored_config.get(
            "target_weighting", "uniform"
        )
        stored_weight_values = (
            stored_config.get("ordinary_target_weight", 1.0),
            stored_config.get("organic_strong_target_weight", 1.0),
            stored_config.get("organic_like_target_weight", 3.0),
            stored_config.get("discovery_horizon_days", 7),
        )
        current_weight_values = (
            config.ordinary_target_weight,
            config.organic_strong_target_weight,
            config.organic_like_target_weight,
            config.discovery_horizon_days,
        )
        stored_window_values = (
            stored_config.get("validation_fraction", 0.10),
            stored_config.get("max_train_targets_per_user", 0),
            stored_config.get("max_validation_targets_per_user", 0),
        )
        current_window_values = (
            config.validation_fraction,
            config.max_train_targets_per_user,
            config.max_validation_targets_per_user,
        )
        objective_changed = (
            stored_filter_scope != config.negative_filter_scope
            or stored_target_weighting != config.target_weighting
            or stored_weight_values != current_weight_values
            or stored_window_values != current_window_values
        )
        model.load_state_dict(payload["model_state"])
        if "optimizer_state" in payload and not objective_changed:
            optimizer.load_state_dict(payload["optimizer_state"])
            for group in optimizer.param_groups:
                group["lr"] = config.learning_rate
                group["weight_decay"] = config.weight_decay
            log(f"restored optimizer state from {resume_checkpoint}")
        else:
            log(
                f"using a fresh AdamW optimizer after loading {resume_checkpoint}"
            )
        if "generator_state" in payload and not objective_changed:
            generator.set_state(payload["generator_state"])
        start_epoch = int(payload["epoch"])
        if start_epoch >= config.epochs:
            raise RuntimeError(
                f"resume epoch {start_epoch} must be below --epochs {config.epochs}"
            )
        prior = {
            str(name): float(value)
            for name, value in payload.get("diagnostics", {}).items()
        }
        if objective_changed:
            prior.pop("validation_loss", None)
            log(
                "BCE objective changed: filter "
                f"{stored_filter_scope}->{config.negative_filter_scope}, "
                "target weighting "
                f"{stored_target_weighting}->{config.target_weighting}, "
                f"target window {stored_window_values}->{current_window_values}; "
                "recomputing the resume checkpoint's validation BCE"
            )
        if "validation_loss" not in prior:
            prior.update(
                evaluate_validation_bce(
                    model,
                    prepared,
                    config,
                    target_weights,
                    partition.window_starts,
                    training_counts,
                    validation_counts,
                    item_correction,
                    known_positive_packed,
                    device,
                )
            )
        history.append(prior)
        best_loss = float(prior["validation_loss"])
        best_epoch = start_epoch
        best_state = snapshot_model(model)
        log(
            f"resumed validation-BCE training: epoch={start_epoch} "
            f"loss={best_loss:.6f}"
        )

    for epoch in range(start_epoch + 1, config.epochs + 1):
        diagnostics = run_training_epoch(
            model,
            optimizer,
            prepared,
            config,
            target_weights,
            partition.window_starts,
            training_counts,
            item_correction,
            known_positive_packed,
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            generator,
            device,
            epoch,
        )
        validation = evaluate_validation_bce(
            model,
            prepared,
            config,
            target_weights,
            partition.window_starts,
            training_counts,
            validation_counts,
            item_correction,
            known_positive_packed,
            device,
        )
        diagnostics.update(validation)
        history.append(diagnostics)
        current_state = snapshot_model(model)
        if checkpoint_dir is not None:
            save_epoch_checkpoint(
                checkpoint_dir,
                epoch,
                current_state,
                config,
                diagnostics,
                optimizer,
                generator,
            )
        improved = (
            diagnostics["validation_loss"]
            < best_loss - config.early_stopping_min_delta
        )
        if improved:
            best_loss = diagnostics["validation_loss"]
            best_epoch = epoch
            best_state = current_state
            epochs_without_improvement = 0
            if checkpoint_dir is not None:
                torch.save(
                    {
                        "epoch": epoch,
                        "config": asdict(config),
                        "diagnostics": diagnostics,
                        "model_state": current_state,
                        "optimizer_state": optimizer.state_dict(),
                        "generator_state": generator.get_state(),
                    },
                    checkpoint_dir / "best.pt",
                )
        else:
            epochs_without_improvement += 1
        log(
            f"epoch={epoch}/{config.epochs} train_loss={diagnostics['loss']:.5f} "
            f"validation_loss={diagnostics['validation_loss']:.5f} "
            f"pair_accuracy={diagnostics['pair_accuracy']:.3f} "
            f"train_targets={int(diagnostics['targets']):,} "
            f"validation_targets={int(diagnostics['validation_targets']):,} "
            f"train_seconds={diagnostics['seconds']:.1f} "
            f"validation_seconds={diagnostics['validation_seconds']:.1f}"
        )
        release_accelerator_cache(device)
        if epochs_without_improvement >= config.early_stopping_patience:
            log(
                f"early stopping after epoch={epoch}; "
                f"best_epoch={best_epoch} best_validation_loss={best_loss:.6f}"
            )
            break

    if best_state is None:
        raise RuntimeError("training did not produce a valid checkpoint")
    model.load_state_dict(best_state)
    model.to(device).eval()
    log(
        f"restored best validation-BCE checkpoint: epoch={best_epoch} "
        f"loss={best_loss:.6f}"
    )
    return model, history


@torch.inference_mode()
def inference_queries(
    model: base.SequentialTwoTower,
    prepared: SequenceData,
    config: Config,
    device: torch.device,
) -> torch.Tensor:
    sequence_rows = prepared.inference_user_rows
    lengths = np.where(
        sequence_rows >= 0, prepared.lengths[np.maximum(sequence_rows, 0)], 0
    )
    ordered = np.argsort(lengths, kind="stable")
    result = torch.zeros(
        len(sequence_rows), config.embedding_dim, dtype=torch.float32
    )
    for group_start in range(0, len(ordered), config.user_batch_size):
        output_rows = ordered[group_start : group_start + config.user_batch_size]
        rows = sequence_rows[output_rows]
        group_lengths = lengths[output_rows]
        hidden = torch.zeros(
            1, len(output_rows), config.embedding_dim, device=device
        )
        for start in range(0, int(group_lengths.max(initial=0)), config.bptt_steps):
            steps = min(
                config.bptt_steps,
                int(group_lengths.max(initial=0)) - start,
            )
            items = np.full(
                (len(output_rows), steps),
                len(prepared.item_ids),
                dtype=np.uint16,
            )
            features = np.zeros((len(output_rows), steps, 3), dtype=np.float16)
            counts = np.zeros(len(output_rows), dtype=np.int32)
            for local_row, sequence_row in enumerate(rows):
                if sequence_row < 0:
                    continue
                count = min(steps, max(int(group_lengths[local_row]) - start, 0))
                if not count:
                    continue
                offset = int(prepared.offsets[sequence_row])
                selected = slice(offset + start, offset + start + count)
                items[local_row, :count] = prepared.sequence_items[selected]
                features[local_row, :count] = prepared.event_features[selected]
                counts[local_row] = count
            outputs, _ = event_sequence(
                model,
                torch.from_numpy(items.astype(np.int64)).to(device),
                torch.from_numpy(features.astype(np.float32)).to(device),
                hidden,
            )
            next_rows: list[torch.Tensor] = []
            for local_row, count in enumerate(counts):
                next_rows.append(
                    outputs[local_row, count - 1]
                    if count
                    else hidden[0, local_row]
                )
            hidden = torch.stack(next_rows).unsqueeze(0)

        liked_items = torch.from_numpy(
            prepared.inference_liked_items[output_rows].astype(np.int64)
        ).to(device)
        disliked_items = torch.from_numpy(
            prepared.inference_disliked_items[output_rows].astype(np.int64)
        ).to(device)
        queries = user_queries(
            model,
            hidden.squeeze(0),
            model._mean_context_channel(liked_items),
            model._mean_context_channel(disliked_items),
            torch.from_numpy(
                prepared.inference_user_features[output_rows].astype(np.float32)
            ).to(device),
        )
        result[torch.from_numpy(output_rows.astype(np.int64))] = queries.cpu()
    return result


@torch.inference_mode()
def rank_candidates(
    model: base.SequentialTwoTower,
    prepared: SequenceData,
    eligibility: CandidateSet,
    config: Config,
    device: torch.device,
    ranking_batch_size: int,
) -> tuple[pd.DataFrame, dict[str, float]]:
    model.eval()
    queries = inference_queries(model, prepared, config, device)
    item_parts: list[torch.Tensor] = []
    for start in range(0, len(prepared.item_ids), 2_048):
        rows = torch.arange(
            start,
            min(start + 2_048, len(prepared.item_ids)),
            dtype=torch.long,
            device=device,
        )
        item_parts.append(model.encode_items(rows).cpu())
    items = torch.cat(item_parts)
    rows: list[tuple[int, int, int]] = []
    for start in range(0, len(eligibility.uids), ranking_batch_size):
        end = min(start + ranking_batch_size, len(eligibility.uids))
        scores = queries[start:end] @ items.T
        eligible = np.unpackbits(
            eligibility.packed[start:end],
            axis=1,
            count=len(prepared.item_ids),
            bitorder="little",
        ).astype(bool, copy=False)
        scores.masked_fill_(~torch.from_numpy(eligible), -torch.inf)
        selected = torch.topk(scores, k=base.TOP_N, dim=1).indices.numpy()
        for local_row, columns in enumerate(selected):
            uid = int(eligibility.uids[start + local_row])
            rows.extend(
                (uid, int(prepared.item_ids[column]), rank)
                for rank, column in enumerate(columns, start=1)
            )
        if end == len(eligibility.uids) or end % 1_024 == 0:
            log(f"ranked users={end:,}/{len(eligibility.uids):,}")
    query_norm = torch.linalg.vector_norm(queries, dim=1).numpy()
    item_norm = torch.linalg.vector_norm(items, dim=1).numpy()
    diagnostics = {
        "query_norm_mean": float(query_norm.mean()),
        "query_norm_std": float(query_norm.std()),
        "item_norm_mean": float(item_norm.mean()),
        "item_norm_std": float(item_norm.std()),
    }
    return pd.DataFrame(rows, columns=["uid", "item_id", "rank"]), diagnostics


def write_ranking(frame: pd.DataFrame, output: Path) -> None:
    output.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
    if output.suffix == ".parquet":
        frame.to_parquet(output, index=False, compression="zstd")
    elif output.suffix == ".csv":
        frame.to_csv(output, index=False)
    else:
        raise ValueError("--output must end in .parquet or .csv")


def main() -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__)
    parser.add_argument(
        "--stage", choices=("validation", "submission"), default="validation"
    )
    parser.add_argument("--output", type=Path, required=True)
    parser.add_argument("--public-dir", type=Path, required=True)
    parser.add_argument("--prepared-cache", type=Path)
    parser.add_argument("--device", choices=("cpu", "mps"), default="cpu")
    parser.add_argument("--threads", type=int, default=8)
    parser.add_argument("--bptt-steps", type=int, default=Config.bptt_steps)
    parser.add_argument(
        "--user-batch-size", type=int, default=Config.user_batch_size
    )
    parser.add_argument("--epochs", type=int, default=Config.epochs)
    parser.add_argument("--learning-rate", type=float, default=Config.learning_rate)
    parser.add_argument(
        "--loss-microbatch-size",
        type=int,
        default=Config.loss_microbatch_size,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--negative-filter-scope",
        choices=("full-training-history", "last-100"),
        default=Config.negative_filter_scope,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--target-weighting",
        choices=("discovery-graded", "organic-strong", "uniform"),
        default=Config.target_weighting,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--ordinary-target-weight",
        type=float,
        default=Config.ordinary_target_weight,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--organic-strong-target-weight",
        type=float,
        default=Config.organic_strong_target_weight,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--organic-like-target-weight",
        type=float,
        default=Config.organic_like_target_weight,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--discovery-horizon-days",
        type=int,
        default=Config.discovery_horizon_days,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--validation-fraction",
        type=float,
        default=Config.validation_fraction,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--max-train-targets-per-user",
        type=int,
        default=Config.max_train_targets_per_user,
        help="retain this many recent pre-validation targets per user; 0 is uncapped",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--max-validation-targets-per-user",
        type=int,
        default=Config.max_validation_targets_per_user,
        help="retain this many final validation targets per user; 0 is uncapped",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--early-stopping-patience",
        type=int,
        default=Config.early_stopping_patience,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--early-stopping-min-delta",
        type=float,
        default=Config.early_stopping_min_delta,
    )
    parser.add_argument("--checkpoint-dir", type=Path)
14

read_file train_current_model.py

+01:02
Tool callread_file/task/current_model/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "start_line": 2001,
  "file_path": "/task/current_model/train_current_model.py",
  "end_line": 2165
}

Tool response


IMPORTANT: The file content has been truncated.
Status: Showing lines 2001-2165 of 2165 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 2166.

--- FILE CONTENT (truncated) ---
    parser.add_argument("--resume-checkpoint", type=Path)
    parser.add_argument("--seed", type=int, default=Config.seed)
    parser.add_argument("--ranking-batch-size", type=int, default=64)
    parser.add_argument("--prepare-only", action="store_true")
    args = parser.parse_args()

    if args.threads < 1 or args.bptt_steps < 2 or args.user_batch_size < 1:
        parser.error("threads, BPTT steps, and user batch size must be positive")
    if (
        args.epochs < 1
        or args.learning_rate <= 0
        or args.loss_microbatch_size < 1
        or args.early_stopping_patience < 1
        or args.early_stopping_min_delta < 0
        or args.ordinary_target_weight <= 0
        or args.organic_strong_target_weight <= 0
        or args.organic_like_target_weight <= 0
        or args.discovery_horizon_days < 1
        or args.max_train_targets_per_user < 0
        or args.max_validation_targets_per_user < 0
    ):
        parser.error("training counts, learning rate, and patience are invalid")
    if not 0.0 < args.validation_fraction < 1.0:
        parser.error("validation fraction must be strictly between zero and one")
    public = args.public_dir.resolve()
    if not (public / "data" / "candidate_catalog.parquet").is_file():
        parser.error(f"public task data not found under {public}")
    config = Config(
        bptt_steps=args.bptt_steps,
        user_batch_size=args.user_batch_size,
        epochs=args.epochs,
        learning_rate=args.learning_rate,
        loss_microbatch_size=args.loss_microbatch_size,
        negative_filter_scope=args.negative_filter_scope,
        target_weighting=args.target_weighting,
        ordinary_target_weight=args.ordinary_target_weight,
        organic_strong_target_weight=args.organic_strong_target_weight,
        organic_like_target_weight=args.organic_like_target_weight,
        discovery_horizon_days=args.discovery_horizon_days,
        validation_fraction=args.validation_fraction,
        max_train_targets_per_user=args.max_train_targets_per_user,
        max_validation_targets_per_user=args.max_validation_targets_per_user,
        early_stopping_patience=args.early_stopping_patience,
        early_stopping_min_delta=args.early_stopping_min_delta,
        seed=args.seed,
    )
    torch.set_num_threads(args.threads)
    torch.set_num_interop_threads(1)
    seed_everything(config.seed)
    device = torch.device(args.device)
    if device.type == "mps" and not torch.backends.mps.is_available():
        parser.error("MPS was requested but is unavailable")

    started = time.monotonic()
    prepared, eligibility = load_or_prepare(
        public,
        args.stage,
        config,
        args.prepared_cache.resolve() if args.prepared_cache else None,
    )
    target_partition = chronological_target_partition(
        prepared,
        config.validation_fraction,
        config.max_train_targets_per_user,
        config.max_validation_targets_per_user,
    )
    if args.prepare_only:
        print(
            json.dumps(
                {
                    "stage": args.stage,
                    "sequence_users": len(prepared.user_ids),
                    "sequence_tokens": len(prepared.sequence_items),
                    "next_item_targets": prepared.target_count,
                    "selected_training_targets": int(
                        target_partition.training_counts.sum()
                    ),
                    "selected_validation_targets": int(
                        target_partition.validation_counts.sum()
                    ),
                    "discarded_old_targets": int(
                        target_partition.window_starts.sum()
                    ),
                    "target_users": len(eligibility.uids),
                    "runtime_seconds": round(time.monotonic() - started, 3),
                    "config": asdict(config),
                },
                indent=2,
            )
        )
        return 0

    model, training_history = train_model(
        public,
        args.stage,
        prepared,
        config,
        device,
        args.checkpoint_dir.resolve() if args.checkpoint_dir else None,
        args.resume_checkpoint.resolve() if args.resume_checkpoint else None,
    )
    ranking, embedding_diagnostics = rank_candidates(
        model,
        prepared,
        eligibility,
        config,
        device,
        args.ranking_batch_size,
    )
    write_ranking(ranking, args.output.resolve())
    print(
        json.dumps(
            {
                "baseline": "yambda-windowed-sequence-two-tower-base",
                "stage": args.stage,
                "output": str(args.output.resolve()),
                "rows": len(ranking),
                "users": int(ranking.uid.nunique()),
                "runtime_seconds": round(time.monotonic() - started, 3),
                "public_inputs_only": True,
                "architecture": {
                    "family": "pure-windowed-sequence-two-tower",
                    "sequence_training": (
                        "every-adjacent-target-within-recent-chronological-window"
                    ),
                    "sequence_encoder": "one-layer-GRU-dense-timestep-loss",
                    "bptt_hidden_state": "carried-and-detached",
                    "model_selection": "chronological-validation-BCE-early-stopping",
                    "loss_execution": "gradient-accumulated-microbatches",
                    "user_id_embedding": False,
                    "user_mlp": "582-512-256-192",
                    "item_mlp": "196-512-256-192",
                    "normalization": "none",
                    "score": "raw-dot-product",
                    "objective": "sample-weighted-BCE-at-every-timestep",
                    "negative_sampling": (
                        "24-uniform-plus-8-propensity-corrected-inbatch"
                    ),
                    "false_negative_filter": config.negative_filter_scope,
                    "target_weighting": config.target_weighting,
                },
                "config": asdict(config),
                "sequence_tokens": len(prepared.sequence_items),
                "all_next_item_targets": prepared.target_count,
                "selected_training_targets": int(
                    target_partition.training_counts.sum()
                ),
                "selected_validation_targets": int(
                    target_partition.validation_counts.sum()
                ),
                "discarded_old_targets": int(target_partition.window_starts.sum()),
                "training_history": training_history,
                "embedding_diagnostics": embedding_diagnostics,
                "torch_version": torch.__version__,
                "device": str(device),
            },
            indent=2,
        )
    )
    return 0


if __name__ == "__main__":
    raise SystemExit(main())
15

Run prepare-only to inspect dataset size and preparation time

+01:05
Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Executing Reproduction Command

I'm initiating the reproduction command as outlined, specifically focusing on the validation stage and directing the output to the designated production validation parquet file. This step is crucial for testing the model's performance under current conditions.

Tool callrun_shell_commandRun prepare-only to inspect dataset size and preparation time Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "python /task/current_model/train_current_model.py --stage validation --public-dir /task --output /app/solution/dummy.parquet --prepare-only",
  "description": "Run prepare-only to inspect dataset size and preparation time"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: loaded explicit events: rows=720,270 users=8,220
prepared users=1,000 tokens=2,090,746 states=35,727 elapsed=4.8s
prepared users=2,000 tokens=4,301,266 states=71,242 elapsed=9.8s
prepared users=3,000 tokens=6,486,146 states=109,471 elapsed=15.0s
prepared users=4,000 tokens=8,793,043 states=148,210 elapsed=20.4s
prepared users=5,000 tokens=10,992,205 states=182,596 elapsed=25.2s
prepared users=6,000 tokens=13,061,727 states=217,148 elapsed=29.9s
prepared users=7,000 tokens=15,334,418 states=256,914 elapsed=35.4s
prepared users=8,000 tokens=17,462,672 states=296,703 elapsed=40.6s
prepared users=9,000 tokens=19,568,405 states=331,551 elapsed=45.4s
target users without qualifying catalog sequence=7
prepared stage=validation sequence_users=9,135 tokens=20,056,329 next_item_targets=20,047,194 states=339,133
{
  "stage": "validation",
  "sequence_users": 9135,
  "sequence_tokens": 20056329,
  "next_item_targets": 20047194,
  "selected_training_targets": 1052953,
  "selected_validation_targets": 130103,
  "discarded_old_targets": 18864138,
  "target_users": 8456,
  "runtime_seconds": 50.333,
  "config": {
    "bptt_steps": 100,
    "user_batch_size": 64,
    "embedding_dim": 192,
    "hidden_dim": 192,
    "user_hidden_1": 512,
    "user_hidden_2": 256,
    "item_hidden_1": 512,
    "item_hidden_2": 256,
    "dropout": 0.05,
    "epochs": 1,
    "learning_rate": 0.001,
    "weight_decay": 1e-05,
    "gradient_clip": 2.0,
    "loss_microbatch_size": 65536,
    "uniform_negatives": 24,
    "inbatch_negatives": 8,
    "inbatch_correction_power": 0.5,
    "inbatch_correction_min": 0.25,
    "inbatch_correction_max": 4.0,
    "negative_filter_scope": "full-training-history",
    "target_weighting": "organic-strong",
    "ordinary_target_weight": 0.25,
    "organic_strong_target_weight": 1.0,
    "organic_like_target_weight": 3.0,
    "discovery_horizon_days": 7,
    "validation_fraction": 0.1,
    "max_train_targets_per_user": 128,
    "max_validation_targets_per_user": 16,
    "early_stopping_patience": 1,
    "early_stopping_min_delta": 0.0001,
    "seed": 29
  }
}
Process Group PGID: 1626
</untrusted_context>
16

read_file train_current_model.py

+02:02
Tool callread_file/task/current_model/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "end_line": 535,
  "start_line": 470,
  "file_path": "/task/current_model/train_current_model.py"
}

Tool response


IMPORTANT: The file content has been truncated.
Status: Showing lines 470-535 of 2165 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 536.

--- FILE CONTENT (truncated) ---

def cache_metadata(stage: str, config: Config) -> dict[str, object]:
    return {
        "cache_version": CACHE_VERSION,
        "stage": stage,
        "positive_listen_threshold": base.LISTEN_POSITIVE_THRESHOLD,
        "profile_lookback_days": base.PROFILE_LOOKBACK_DAYS,
        "event_time_feature": "exp-negative-gap-over-60-days",
    }


def save_cache(
    path: Path, prepared: SequenceData, stage: str, config: Config
) -> None:
    path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
    np.savez(
        path,
        metadata=np.asarray(json.dumps(cache_metadata(stage, config), sort_keys=True)),
        **prepared.__dict__,
    )
    log(f"saved public-derived full-sequence cache: {path}")


def load_cache(path: Path, stage: str, config: Config) -> SequenceData:
    with np.load(path, allow_pickle=False) as artifact:
        actual = json.loads(str(artifact["metadata"].item()))
        expected = cache_metadata(stage, config)
        if actual != expected:
            raise RuntimeError(f"sequence cache differs: {actual} != {expected}")
        values = {
            field: artifact[field].copy()
            for field in SequenceData.__dataclass_fields__
        }
    prepared = SequenceData(**values)
    log(
        f"loaded full-sequence cache: tokens={len(prepared.sequence_items):,} "
        f"targets={prepared.target_count:,}"
    )
    return prepared


def load_or_prepare(
    public: Path,
    stage: str,
    config: Config,
    cache: Path | None,
) -> tuple[SequenceData, CandidateSet]:
    candidate_name = (
        "validation_eligible_candidates.npz"
        if stage == "validation"
        else "test_eligible_candidates.npz"
    )
    eligibility = CandidateSet.read(public / "data" / candidate_name)
    if cache is not None and cache.is_file():
        prepared = load_cache(cache, stage, config)
        if not np.array_equal(prepared.item_ids, eligibility.item_ids):
            raise RuntimeError("cached catalog differs from candidate artifact")
        return prepared, eligibility
    prepared, built_eligibility = prepare_data(public, stage, config)
    if cache is not None:
        save_cache(cache, prepared, stage, config)
    return prepared, built_eligibility


def build_item_correction(
    prepared: SequenceData,
17

Run baseline training on validation stage and save cache

+02:07
Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Caching Prepared Data

I'm focused on optimizing performance by implementing caching for the prepared data, aiming to significantly reduce execution time for subsequent runs. My current work ensures that all deliverables and intermediate artifacts are correctly placed within the /app/solution/ directory as per the requirements.

Model text

We will now run the baseline production model on the validation stage, saving the prepared data cache to /app/solution/val_cache.npz and the validation ranking to /app/solution/production_validation.parquet. This will establish our baseline evaluation score on the public validation set.

Tool callrun_shell_commandRun baseline training on validation stage and save cache Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "description": "Run baseline training on validation stage and save cache",
  "command": "python /task/current_model/train_current_model.py \\\n  --stage validation \\\n  --public-dir /task \\\n  --prepared-cache /app/solution/val_cache.npz \\\n  --output /app/solution/production_validation.parquet"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: loaded explicit events: rows=720,270 users=8,220
prepared users=1,000 tokens=2,090,746 states=35,727 elapsed=4.9s
prepared users=2,000 tokens=4,301,266 states=71,242 elapsed=10.0s
prepared users=3,000 tokens=6,486,146 states=109,471 elapsed=15.3s
prepared users=4,000 tokens=8,793,043 states=148,210 elapsed=20.8s
prepared users=5,000 tokens=10,992,205 states=182,596 elapsed=25.7s
prepared users=6,000 tokens=13,061,727 states=217,148 elapsed=30.5s
prepared users=7,000 tokens=15,334,418 states=256,914 elapsed=36.1s
prepared users=8,000 tokens=17,462,672 states=296,703 elapsed=41.5s
prepared users=9,000 tokens=19,568,405 states=331,551 elapsed=46.3s
target users without qualifying catalog sequence=7
prepared stage=validation sequence_users=9,135 tokens=20,056,329 next_item_targets=20,047,194 states=339,133
saved public-derived full-sequence cache: /app/solution/val_cache.npz
chronological BCE window: train=1,052,953 validation=130,103 selected=1,183,056 discarded_old_targets=18,864,138 all=20,047,194
inbatch correction: min=0.250 mean_on_targets=1.001 max=4.000
target weighting=organic-strong min=0.250 mean=0.575 max=1.000
full-history false-negative filter: users=9,135 unique_user_items=5,524,275 bytes=34,256,250
epoch=1/1 batches=250 targets=987,417 batch_bce=0.547529 running_bce=0.541614 elapsed=199.5s
epoch=1/1 train_loss=0.53984 validation_loss=0.49664 pair_accuracy=0.755 train_targets=1,052,953 validation_targets=130,103 train_seconds=212.8 validation_seconds=16.3
restored best validation-BCE checkpoint: epoch=1 loss=0.496636
ranked users=1,024/8,456
ranked users=2,048/8,456
ranked users=3,072/8,456
ranked users=4,096/8,456
ranked users=5,120/8,456
ranked users=6,144/8,456
ranked users=7,168/8,456
ranked users=8,192/8,456
ranked users=8,456/8,456
{
  "baseline": "yambda-windowed-sequence-two-tower-base",
  "stage": "validation",
  "output": "/app/solution/production_validation.parquet",
  "rows": 845600,
  "users": 8456,
  "runtime_seconds": 366.992,
  "public_inputs_only": true,
  "architecture": {
    "family": "pure-windowed-sequence-two-tower",
    "sequence_training": "every-adjacent-target-within-recent-chronological-window",
    "sequence_encoder": "one-layer-GRU-dense-timestep-loss",
    "bptt_hidden_state": "carried-and-detached",
    "model_selection": "chronological-validation-BCE-early-stopping",
    "loss_execution": "gradient-accumulated-microbatches",
    "user_id_embedding": false,
    "user_mlp": "582-512-256-192",
    "item_mlp": "196-512-256-192",
    "normalization": "none",
    "score": "raw-dot-product",
    "objective": "sample-weighted-BCE-at-every-timestep",
    "negative_sampling": "24-uniform-plus-8-propensity-corrected-inbatch",
    "false_negative_filter": "full-training-history",
    "target_weighting": "organic-strong"
  },
  "config": {
    "bptt_steps": 100,
    "user_batch_size": 64,
    "embedding_dim": 192,
    "hidden_dim": 192,
    "user_hidden_1": 512,
    "user_hidden_2": 256,
    "item_hidden_1": 512,
    "item_hidden_2": 256,
    "dropout": 0.05,
    "epochs": 1,
    "learning_rate": 0.001,
    "weight_decay": 1e-05,
    "gradient_clip": 2.0,
    "loss_microbatch_size": 65536,
    "uniform_negatives": 24,
    "inbatch_negatives": 8,
    "inbatch_correction_power": 0.5,
    "inbatch_correction_min": 0.25,
    "inbatch_correction_max": 4.0,
    "negative_filter_scope": "full-training-history",
    "target_weighting": "organic-strong",
    "ordinary_target_weight": 0.25,
    "organic_strong_target_weight": 1.0,
    "organic_like_target_weight": 3.0,
    "discovery_horizon_days": 7,
    "validation_fraction": 0.1,
    "max_train_targets_per_user": 128,
    "max_validation_targets_per_user": 16,
    "early_stopping_patience": 1,
    "early_stopping_min_delta": 0.0001,
    "seed": 29
  },
  "sequence_tokens": 20056329,
  "all_next_item_targets": 20047194,
  "selected_training_targets": 1052953,
  "selected_validation_targets": 130103,
  "discarded_old_targets": 18864138,
  "training_history": [
    {
      "epoch": 1.0,
      "loss": 0.5398380467434385,
      "positive_logit": 0.7427799590910525,
      "negative_logit": -0.6222247034852317,
      "pair_accuracy": 0.7547733315257186,
      "targets": 1052953.0,
      "target_weight_sum": 632551.0,
      "batches": 266.0,
      "seconds": 212.804426531,
      "validation_loss": 0.4966362155214729,
      "validation_targets": 130103.0,
      "validation_target_weight_sum": 78769.25,
      "validation_seconds": 16.33529513899998
    }
  ],
  "embedding_diagnostics": {
    "query_norm_mean": 1.603016972541809,
    "query_norm_std": 0.7697497606277466,
    "item_norm_mean": 1.7570281028747559,
    "item_norm_std": 0.8279485702514648
  },
  "torch_version": "2.8.0+cpu",
  "device": "cpu"
}
Process Group PGID: 1658
</untrusted_context>
18

Evaluate public baseline ranking on validation outcomes

+08:24
Tool callrun_shell_commandEvaluate public baseline ranking on validation outcomes Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "description": "Evaluate public baseline ranking on validation outcomes",
  "command": "python /task/evaluate_public.py /app/solution/production_validation.parquet"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: {
  "model": "/app/solution/production_validation.parquet",
  "scores": {
    "quality_ndcg@10": 0.02128,
    "quality_users": 4263
  }
}
Process Group PGID: 1724
</untrusted_context>
19

grep_search command

+08:33
Recorded reasoning summary 37 words

Analyzing Current Model

I've begun by copying the existing code to my workspace for closer examination. My immediate focus is on understanding the contents of /task/current_model/ to grasp the existing architecture and identify potential areas for improvement.

Recorded reasoning summary 38 words

Copying Essential Files

I've decided to start by copying train_current_model.py and its dependent two_tower_model.py into my /app/solution/ directory. This ensures I have the foundational code in place, and I'm also preparing an initial baseline submission file to /app.

Tool callgrep_searchTool call Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "pattern": "stage == \"submission\"",
  "dir_path": "/task/current_model"
}

Tool response

No matches found for pattern "stage == "submission"" in path "/task/current_model".
20

grep_search command

+08:35
Tool callgrep_searchTool call Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "dir_path": "/task/current_model",
  "pattern": "stage"
}

Tool response

Found 26 matches for pattern "stage" in path "/task/current_model":
---
File: train_current_model.py
L342:     public: Path, stage: str, config: Config
L354:     if stage == "validation":
L463:         f"prepared stage={stage} sequence_users={len(prepared.user_ids):,} "
L471: def cache_metadata(stage: str, config: Config) -> dict[str, object]:
L474:         "stage": stage,
L482:     path: Path, prepared: SequenceData, stage: str, config: Config
L487:         metadata=np.asarray(json.dumps(cache_metadata(stage, config), sort_keys=True)),
L493: def load_cache(path: Path, stage: str, config: Config) -> SequenceData:
L496:         expected = cache_metadata(stage, config)
L513:     stage: str,
L519:         if stage == "validation"
L524:         prepared = load_cache(cache, stage, config)
L528:     prepared, built_eligibility = prepare_data(public, stage, config)
L530:         save_cache(cache, prepared, stage, config)
L915:     public: Path, stage: str, item_ids: np.ndarray
L918:     prefixes = ("train",) if stage == "validation" else ("train", "val")
L957:     stage: str,
L978:                 public, stage, prepared.item_ids
L981:                 base.TRAIN_END if stage == "validation" else base.VALIDATION_END
L1523:     stage: str,
L1560:         stage,
L1925:         "--stage", choices=("validation", "submission"), default="validation"
L2057:         args.stage,
L2071:                     "stage": args.stage,
L2095:         args.stage,
L2115:                 "stage": args.stage,
---
21

read_file train_current_model.py

+08:39
Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Testing Submission Mode

My latest thought is that the --stage submission flag integrates seamlessly with train_current_model.py without requiring modifications. I'm currently examining the conditional logic within prepare_data to confirm how it handles data loading for submission versus validation scenarios.

Tool callread_file/task/current_model/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "start_line": 350,
  "end_line": 400,
  "file_path": "/task/current_model/train_current_model.py"
}

Tool response


IMPORTANT: The file content has been truncated.
Status: Showing lines 350-400 of 2165 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 401.

--- FILE CONTENT (truncated) ---
    n_items = len(item_ids)
    if n_items >= np.iinfo(np.uint16).max:
        raise RuntimeError("uint16 item storage is too small for this catalog")

    if stage == "validation":
        prefixes = ("train",)
        history_end = base.TRAIN_END
        candidate_name = "validation_eligible_candidates.npz"
        state_name = "validation_preference_state.parquet"
    else:
        prefixes = ("train", "val")
        history_end = base.VALIDATION_END
        candidate_name = "test_eligible_candidates.npz"
        state_name = "test_preference_state.parquet"
    eligibility = CandidateSet.read(data / candidate_name)
    if not np.array_equal(eligibility.item_ids, item_ids):
        raise RuntimeError("catalog and candidate artifact item order differ")

    explicit_by_user = base.load_explicit_events(data, prefixes, item_index)
    inference_likes, inference_dislikes, like_counts, dislike_counts = (
        base.load_inference_state(
            data / state_name,
            item_index,
            eligibility.uids,
            n_items,
        )
    )
    inference_rows = {int(uid): row for row, uid in enumerate(eligibility.uids)}
    inference_user_features = np.zeros((len(eligibility.uids), 6), dtype=np.float32)
    inference_sequence_rows = np.full(len(eligibility.uids), -1, dtype=np.int32)

    # Snapshot zero is the shared empty explicit state.
    liked_states = [np.full(base.LIKE_ITEMS, n_items, dtype=np.uint16)]
    disliked_states = [
        np.full(base.DISLIKE_ITEMS, n_items, dtype=np.uint16)
    ]
    state_counts: list[tuple[int, int]] = [(0, 0)]
    user_ids: list[int] = []
    offsets = [0]
    timestamp_parts: list[np.ndarray] = []
    item_parts: list[np.ndarray] = []
    event_parts: list[np.ndarray] = []
    activity_parts: list[np.ndarray] = []
    state_parts: list[np.ndarray] = []

    listen_paths = [data / f"{prefix}_listens.parquet" for prefix in prefixes]
    started = time.monotonic()
    for seen_users, (uid, listens) in enumerate(
        base.merge_listen_streams(listen_paths, item_index), start=1
    ):
        parts = build_sequence_parts(
22

List directory contents of /task

+09:21
Recorded reasoning summary 33 words

Analyzing Model Parameters

I'm currently examining the target_weighting and discovery-graded parameters within train_current_model.py. My focus is on understanding their role and impact, as well as the implications of the configured negative sampling values.

Recorded reasoning summary 49 words

Investigating Negative Sampling

I'm now digging into how negative examples are chosen and utilized by the training objective. My current focus is on pinpointing weaknesses in the existing negative-sampling strategy, especially concerning the negative_filter_scope set to "full-training-history." I'm also considering the implications of inbatch_correction_min and inbatch_correction_max on this process.

Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Refining Negative Sampling

I'm now investigating the specifics of draw_training_negatives and draw_full_history_filtered_negatives to understand precisely how negative examples are selected. My goal is to refine this process for better performance within our CPU constraints, and I'll be validating any adjustments with public backtests.

Recorded reasoning summary 34 words

Exploring Negative Sampling Implementation

I'm now examining the draw_mixed_negatives function. My focus is on understanding how uniform and in-batch negatives are generated and combined, especially the logic for corrected_count and the initial priority assignments.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Optimizing Negative Sampling

I'm currently exploring how uniform and in-batch negatives are generated and merged within draw_mixed_negatives. My focus is on the corrected_count logic and initial priority assignments to improve efficiency within CPU limits, planning to validate changes with public backtests.

Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Revising Invalid Negative Handling

I'm reviewing how invalid in-batch negatives are replaced with uniform draws and how their corrections are reset to 1.0. I'm also examining build_known_positive_filter to ensure it correctly handles packed item sets for users during training.

Recorded reasoning summary 51 words

Clarifying Known Positives

I'm reassessing how known positives are constructed in build_known_positive_filter. It appears to only consider items up to target_count + 1 from sequence_items. I need to investigate if this accurately captures all relevant user interactions, particularly those outside this immediate sequence and any explicitly disliked items, to ensure robustness.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Investigating Window Boundaries

I'm now scrutinizing how retained_target_window_starts calculates window boundaries, especially when a user's sequence (1,000 items) far exceeds target_count (128). I need to clarify where the user's actual sequence begins within this calculated window.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Clarifying Sequence Slicing

I'm re-examining how user sequences are sliced for training. It seems the slice offset : offset + int(target_count) + 1 is being used, which I need to reconcile with how target positions are determined within the training block.

Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Correcting Sequence Interpretation

I've discovered a critical misinterpretation: build_known_positive_filter was slicing only the initial target_count + 1 items from a user's historical sequence, not the full training history. This seems to stem from an incorrect assumption about sequence indexing.

Recorded reasoning summary 53 words

Correcting Validation History Logic

I've realized my understanding of the validation split was flawed. The training history for validation should encompass all items the user encountered during the training period, not just a limited slice. I am now verifying how partition.history_training_counts is actually populated and used to ensure the full history is considered.

Recorded reasoning summary 52 words

Revising History Counts

I'm now examining the history_training_counts to confirm it includes the full user history up to the validation split. I need to ensure that disliked items are also accounted for in this history for accurate validation and am continuing to investigate all aspects of negative sampling and the training objective.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Revising Correction Logic

I'm now re-evaluating how corrected_negative_loss calculates the loss contribution from uniform and in-batch negatives. My focus is on ensuring the averaging and weighting mechanisms accurately reflect the intended influence of each negative type on the overall loss, particularly in conjunction with score_target_microbatches.

Recorded reasoning summary 33 words

Adjusting Loss Calculation

I'm reassessing the loss calculation within score_target_microbatches. It appears the averaging of positive_loss and negative_loss by 2.0 might be incorrect. I need to investigate the derivation behind this specific weighting.

Recorded reasoning summary 51 words

Clarifying Loss Formulation

I'm currently investigating whether the objective uses a simple binary cross-entropy with negative sampling, or if it's more akin to a sampled softmax or InfoNCE loss, as is common in modern retrieval models. My focus is on understanding how a single positive interacts with the ensemble of negatives.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Investigating Loss Formulation

I am investigating the precise loss formulation, determining if it's a standard binary cross-entropy with negative sampling or something more complex like a sampled softmax or InfoNCE, particularly how a single positive interacts with the negative set.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Analyzing Loss Averaging

I'm now questioning the simple averaging of positive and negative losses. I need to understand the underlying theoretical justification for dividing by 2.0 in score_target_microbatches and if it accurately reflects the contribution of each to the overall objective.

Recorded reasoning summary 35 words

Revising Averaging Rationale

I'm questioning the simple division by 2.0 for averaging positive and negative losses. I'm investigating the theoretical grounding for this specific averaging method and its implications for the overall objective function's balance.

Recorded reasoning summary 52 words

Revising Positive Item Handling

I'm analyzing how positive items are selected and subsequently used to draw negatives. The current implementation appears to generate a very large set of positive items (up to 6,400 per batch), and I need to scrutinize the efficiency and impact of drawing negatives for each individual positive item.

Recorded reasoning summary 47 words

Examining Candidate Vector Generation

I'm now focused on the candidate_vectors function, observing how it concatenates positive and negative item IDs. My current line of inquiry is into the subsequent use of torch.unique to create a combined set of items for encoding, which I need to understand thoroughly.

Recorded reasoning summary 55 words

Analyzing Negative Vector Usage

I'm questioning the separate generation and encoding of negative vectors. My current analysis suggests this approach might be inefficient, particularly with large numbers of sampled negatives, and I need to clarify how these distinct vectors are intended to be utilized compared to standard in-batch negative approaches where scores are directly computed.

Recorded reasoning summary 48 words

Clarifying Item Vector Generation

I'm now questioning how item vectors are generated and utilized. My current analysis indicates that the concatenated positive and negative item IDs, followed by torch.unique, might lead to redundant encoding. I need to determine if a more efficient method exists for handling these vectors.

Tool callrun_shell_commandList directory contents of /task Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "description": "List directory contents of /task",
  "command": "ls -la /task"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: total 40
dr-xr-xr-x 1 root root 4096 Sep 29 05:32 .
drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 4096 Sep 29 05:35 ..
-r--r--r-- 1 root root    0 Sep 29 05:30 .keep
dr-xr-xr-x 1 root root 4096 Sep 29 05:30 current_model
dr-xr-xr-x 1 root root 4096 Sep 29 05:31 data
-r--r--r-- 1 root root 5774 Sep 29 05:30 evaluate_public.py
-r--r--r-- 1 root root 8265 Sep 29 05:30 ranking_evaluation.py
-r--r--r-- 1 root root 1295 Sep 29 05:30 requirements.txt
Process Group PGID: 1748
</untrusted_context>
23

Check git status

+10:03
Tool callrun_shell_commandCheck git status Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "description": "Check git status",
  "command": "git status || true"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: /usr/bin/bash: line 4: git: command not found
Process Group PGID: 1757
</untrusted_context>
24

Copy baseline code to /app/solution/

+10:18
Recorded reasoning summary 37 words

Preparing Code Workspace

I'm starting by ensuring Git is set up. Next, I'll meticulously copy the training script from the current model directory into my editable solution space. This prepares me for the upcoming modifications and experimentation.

Tool callrun_shell_commandCopy baseline code to /app/solution/ Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "cp /task/current_model/train_current_model.py /app/solution/ && cp /task/current_model/two_tower_model.py /app/solution/",
  "description": "Copy baseline code to /app/solution/"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: (empty)
Process Group PGID: 1760
</untrusted_context>
25

grep_search command

+10:38
Recorded reasoning summary 34 words

Reviewing Weighting Options

I'm currently examining the train_current_model.py script, specifically within the main() function, to understand the available --target-weighting choices. My focus is on the documented options, which currently include "discovery-graded," "organic-strong," and "uniform."

Recorded reasoning summary 47 words

Investigating Weighting Methods

I'm digging into how "discovery-graded" weighting is implemented in build_target_weights. It seems to involve loading "organic-like" outcomes and calculating a "horizon" based on discovery_horizon_days. There's also logic for processing user sequences and determining split timestamps, hinting at a more nuanced approach than the default.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Analyzing Discovery Graded Logic

I'm now tracing the logic for "discovery-graded" weighting in the build_target_weights function. My focus is on how timestamps and user likes are used to determine novelty and assign weights, especially when encountering repeat items in sequences.

Recorded reasoning summary 47 words

Refining Negative Sampling

I'm scrutinizing how the trainer selects and utilizes negative examples. My recent focus is on the target_weighting mechanism, as it appears to influence how positive targets are weighted, which might indirectly impact the sampling of negatives. I need to understand this relationship more thoroughly.

Recorded reasoning summary 31 words

Exploring Negative Sampling

I'm now focusing on how the training objective selects and uses negative examples, as instructed. My current deep dive involves meticulously examining the draw_full_history_filtered_negatives function and its parameters.

Recorded reasoning summary 48 words

Examining Negative Drawing

I'm currently analyzing the draw_full_history_filtered_negatives function, specifically how it handles uniform and in-batch negative sampling. I'm focusing on the conversion of tensors to NumPy and the use of torch.randint to generate uniform negatives, as well as the logic for in-batch negatives when config.inbatch_negatives is enabled.

Recorded reasoning summary 32 words

Tracing User Rows

I'm investigating the origin of user_rows within run_training_epoch, specifically how it's derived from groups and used in draw_training_negatives. Understanding this connection is crucial for the subsequent negative sampling logic.

Recorded reasoning summary 46 words

Tracing User Indices

I am now investigating how flat_user_rows is populated and what it represents in relation to users and sorted_users. My current focus is on understanding the indexing into prepared.user_ids to confirm that user_rows accurately corresponds to user row indices within the prepared data structure.

Recorded reasoning summary 38 words

Checking Liked Items

I'm examining the invalid tensor calculation and discovered a crucial dependency on liked_items. I'm tracing liked_items back to prepared.liked_states[flat_states], which represents user's active likes at a given timestep, a key detail for understanding the logic.

Recorded reasoning summary 46 words

Confirming Liked Item Representation

I've traced liked_items back to prepared.liked_states[flat_states], which seems to accurately represent a user's active likes at a specific timestep. My current focus is on confirming how this state is then utilized within the invalid tensor calculation to filter out previously liked items.

Tool callgrep_searchTool call Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "dir_path": "/app/solution",
  "pattern": "def evaluate_validation_bce"
}

Tool response

Found 1 match for pattern "def evaluate_validation_bce" in path "/app/solution":
---
File: train_current_model.py
L1314-                 negatives,
L1315-                 negative_weights,
L1316-                 block[8].reshape(-1)[flat_scored],
L1317-                 device,
L1318-                 backward=True,
L1319-             )
L1320-             if sequence_gradient is None:
L1321-                 raise RuntimeError("training block omitted its sequence gradient")
L1322-             sequence_vectors.backward(sequence_gradient)
L1323-             nn.utils.clip_grad_norm_(model.parameters(), config.gradient_clip)
L1324-             optimizer.step()
L1325- 
L1326-             count = len(positive_items)
L1327-             total_loss += statistics["loss_sum"]
L1328-             total_targets += count
L1329-             total_weight += statistics["weight_sum"]
L1330-             total_positive += statistics["positive_sum"]
L1331-             total_negative += statistics["negative_sum"]
L1332-             total_pair_correct += statistics["pair_correct"]
L1333-             batches += 1
L1334-             if batches % 25 == 0:
L1335-                 release_accelerator_cache(device)
L1336-             if batches % 250 == 0:
L1337-                 batch_bce = statistics["loss_sum"] / max(
L1338-                     statistics["weight_sum"], 1.0e-12
L1339-                 )
L1340-                 running_bce = total_loss / max(total_weight, 1.0e-12)
L1341-                 log(
L1342-                     f"epoch={epoch}/{config.epochs} batches={batches:,} "
L1343-                     f"targets={total_targets:,} "
L1344-                     f"batch_bce={batch_bce:.6f} "
L1345-                     f"running_bce={running_bce:.6f} "
L1346-                     f"elapsed={time.monotonic() - started:.1f}s"
L1347-                 )
L1348- 
L1349-     return {
L1350-         "epoch": float(epoch),
L1351-         "loss": total_loss / max(total_weight, 1.0e-12),
L1352-         "positive_logit": total_positive / max(total_targets, 1),
L1353-         "negative_logit": total_negative / max(total_targets * negative_count, 1),
L1354-         "pair_accuracy": total_pair_correct
L1355-         / max(total_targets * negative_count, 1),
L1356-         "targets": float(total_targets),
L1357-         "target_weight_sum": total_weight,
L1358-         "batches": float(batches),
L1359-         "seconds": time.monotonic() - started,
L1360-     }
L1361- 
L1362- 
L1363- @torch.no_grad()
L1364: def evaluate_validation_bce(
L1365-     model: base.SequentialTwoTower,
L1366-     prepared: SequenceData,
L1367-     config: Config,
L1368-     target_weights: np.ndarray,
L1369-     window_starts: np.ndarray,
L1370-     training_counts: np.ndarray,
L1371-     validation_counts: np.ndarray,
L1372-     item_correction: torch.Tensor,
L1373-     known_positive_packed: np.ndarray | None,
L1374-     device: torch.device,
L1375- ) -> dict[str, float]:
L1376-     """Measure deterministic BCE on each user's chronological target suffix."""
L1377-     model.eval()
L1378-     totals = training_counts + validation_counts
L1379-     users_with_validation = np.flatnonzero(validation_counts > 0)
L1380-     ordered = users_with_validation[
L1381-         np.argsort(totals[users_with_validation], kind="stable")
L1382-     ]
L1383-     groups = [
L1384-         ordered[start : start + config.user_batch_size]
L1385-         for start in range(0, len(ordered), config.user_batch_size)
L1386-     ]
L1387-     generator = torch.Generator(device="cpu").manual_seed(config.seed + 20_000)
L1388-     total_loss = 0.0
L1389-     total_targets = 0
L1390-     total_weight = 0.0
L1391-     started = time.monotonic()
L1392- 
L1393-     for group_number, users in enumerate(groups, start=1):
L1394-         group_totals = totals[users]
L1395-         group_starts = training_counts[users]
L1396-         hidden = torch.zeros(
L1397-             1, len(users), config.embedding_dim, device=device
L1398-         )
L1399-         max_targets = int(group_totals.max())
L1400-         for start in range(0, max_targets, config.bptt_steps):
L1401-             steps = min(config.bptt_steps, max_targets - start)
L1402-             block = build_dense_block(
L1403-                 prepared,
L1404-                 target_weights,
L1405-                 users,
L1406-                 window_starts[users],
L1407-                 group_totals,
L1408-                 group_starts,
L1409-                 start,
L1410-                 steps,
L1411-                 config,
L1412-             )
L1413-             sequence_outputs, _ = event_sequence(
L1414-                 model,
---
26

grep_search command

+10:51
Recorded reasoning summary 34 words

Analyzing Model Logic

I'm currently delving into two_tower_model.py, specifically comparing the functionalities of base.draw_filtered_mixed_negatives and draw_full_history_filtered_negatives. My focus is on understanding the invalid_negative_mask checks, including how negatives.eq plays a role in this filtering process.

Recorded reasoning summary 48 words

Refining Negative Sampling

I'm re-examining the negative sampling strategies, specifically how base.draw_filtered_mixed_negatives and draw_full_history_filtered_negatives handle exclusions. My current focus is on the differing scopes of "known" items each function considers, and how this impacts the candidate pool during evaluation and testing, aligning with the problem description's exclusion criteria.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Investigating Negative Selection

My current focus is on dissecting the training objective's utilization of negative examples. I'm scrutinizing the code, particularly within draw_full_history_filtered_negatives, to understand precisely which negatives are selected and how their exclusion criteria are applied to ensure they align with the problem's specifications.

Recorded reasoning summary 49 words

Clarifying Target Sources

I'm investigating the origin of unique_targets. It appears they represent tracks users have actually listened to, implying a bias towards popular items. This contrasts with my current understanding of the overall negative sampling strategy, and I'm examining how this influences the selection of uniform_negatives and inbatch_negatives.

Tool callgrep_searchTool call Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "pattern": "dislike",
  "dir_path": "/task"
}

Tool response

Found 40 matches for pattern "dislike" in path "/task":
---
File: current_model/train_current_model.py
L110:     disliked_states: np.ndarray
L114:     inference_disliked_items: np.ndarray
L176:     active_dislikes: dict[int, int],
L179:     disliked_states: list[np.ndarray],
L183:     disliked_states.append(
L184:         base.pack_active_items(active_dislikes, base.DISLIKE_ITEMS, n_items)
L186:     state_counts.append((len(active_likes), len(active_dislikes)))
L252:     disliked_states: list[np.ndarray],
L279:     active_dislikes: dict[int, int] = {}
L293:                 else active_dislikes
L304:                 active_dislikes,
L307:                 disliked_states,
L320:     dislike_count: int,
L337:     result[5] = np.log1p(dislike_count) / 4.0
L369:     inference_likes, inference_dislikes, like_counts, dislike_counts = (
L383:     disliked_states = [
L384:         np.full(base.DISLIKE_ITEMS, n_items, dtype=np.uint16)
L405:             disliked_states,
L427:                 int(dislike_counts[inference_row]),
L440:             np.log1p(dislike_counts[missing]) / 4.0
L455:         disliked_states=np.stack(disliked_states),
L459:         inference_disliked_items=inference_dislikes,
L784:     disliked_items = torch.from_numpy(
L785:         prepared.disliked_states[unique_states].astype(np.int64)
L788:     disliked_vectors = model._mean_context_channel(disliked_items)
L793:         disliked_vectors[inverse_rows],
L802:     disliked_vectors: torch.Tensor,
L807:             [sequence_vectors, liked_vectors, disliked_vectors, user_features],
L1147:         liked_vectors, disliked_vectors, _ = pool_explicit_states(
L1159:             disliked_vectors,
L1844:         disliked_items = torch.from_numpy(
L1845:             prepared.inference_disliked_items[output_rows].astype(np.int64)
L1851:             model._mean_context_channel(disliked_items),
---
File: current_model/two_tower_model.py
L22: DISLIKE_ITEMS = 24
L184:         ("dislikes", 1, 1, 0),
L185:         ("undislikes", 1, 0, 1),
L265:     disliked = np.full((len(uids), DISLIKE_ITEMS), n_items, dtype=np.uint16)
L267:     dislike_counts = np.zeros(len(uids), dtype=np.int32)
L270:         ("disliked", DISLIKE_ITEMS, disliked, dislike_counts),
L281:     return liked, disliked, like_counts, dislike_counts
---
27

grep_search command

+11:06
Recorded reasoning summary 25 words

Refining Dislike Usage

I'm realizing dislikes aren't negative examples, but a specific input feature. I'm currently investigating their role within invalid_full_history_negatives to ensure correct application.

Recorded reasoning summary 48 words

Investigating Dislike Interaction

My recent focus has been on how disliked items are handled. I've observed that current logic correctly filters out explicitly liked items from being drawn as negatives. However, it appears disliked items are not similarly excluded, raising questions about their potential inclusion in negative samples.

Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Analyzing Negative Sampling Ratios

I'm reviewing the frequency of disliked items within the larger dataset. The current proportion is exceptionally low, prompting me to re-examine the negative sampling strategy and how it aligns with the prompt's directive to investigate and improve its limitations.

Recorded reasoning summary 42 words

Exploring Loss Calculation

I'm examining the corrected_negative_loss function more closely, specifically the result variable's contribution. It seems the implementation might be directly calculating a weighted average of softplus applied to the negative logits, which needs careful validation against the intended probabilistic interpretation.

Recorded reasoning summary 37 words

Calculating Loss Contributions

I'm dissecting the loss calculation. It appears to be a weighted average of uniform and in-batch negatives, with specific coefficients. I'm now scrutinizing how this translates to binary cross-entropy for positive and negative samples.

Recorded reasoning summary 42 words

Analyzing Gradient Behavior

I'm currently scrutinizing the gradients generated by the loss calculation. It appears the gradient on positive logits is significantly larger, specifically 32 times greater than on individual negative logits, which warrants further investigation into its impact on model learning.

Recorded reasoning summary 61 words

Evaluating Loss Function

I am reassessing the loss function. It seems the calculation might not be a straightforward comparison between positive and negative samples as I initially assumed. I'm now questioning whether the current approach is truly implementing a binary cross-entropy with appropriate balancing, or if another objective function like InfoNCE or BPR is implicitly at play, given the prompt's description.

Tool callgrep_searchTool call Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "pattern": "negative",
  "dir_path": "/task"
}

Tool response

Found 100 matches for pattern "negative" in path "/task" (results limited to 100 matches for performance):
---
File: current_model/train_current_model.py
L14: and 24 uniform plus eight propensity-corrected unique in-batch negatives. Every
L56:     uniform_negatives: int = 24
L57:     inbatch_negatives: int = 8
L61:     negative_filter_scope: str = "full-training-history"
L165:         uniform_negatives=config.uniform_negatives,
L166:         inbatch_negatives=config.inbatch_negatives,
L477:         "event_time_feature": "exp-negative-gap-over-60-days",
L603:         f"full-history false-negative filter: users={len(prepared.user_ids):,} "
L609: def invalid_full_history_negatives(
L610:     negatives: np.ndarray,
L616:     """Return row-level invalid negatives using the complete training prefix."""
L617:     byte_columns = negatives >> 3
L618:     bit_columns = negatives & 7
L621:     invalid |= negatives == targets[:, None]
L622:     invalid |= (negatives[:, :, None] == liked_items[:, None, :]).any(axis=2)
L623:     for column in range(1, negatives.shape[1]):
L625:             negatives[:, column, None] == negatives[:, :column]
L630: def draw_full_history_filtered_negatives(
L641:     """Draw mixed negatives and reject all known public-training positives."""
L647:         (batch_size, config.uniform_negatives),
L653:     if config.inbatch_negatives:
L656:             config.inbatch_negatives, max(len(unique_targets) - 1, 0)
L672:         if corrected_count < config.inbatch_negatives:
L675:                 (batch_size, config.inbatch_negatives - corrected_count),
L681:     negatives = torch.cat([uniform, inbatch], dim=1).numpy()
L682:     correction = np.ones_like(negatives, dtype=np.float32)
L685:             :, config.uniform_negatives : config.uniform_negatives + corrected_count
L688:         invalid = invalid_full_history_negatives(
L689:             negatives,
L697:                 torch.from_numpy(negatives).to(device),
L706:         negatives[invalid] = replacements
L709:     invalid = invalid_full_history_negatives(
L710:         negatives,
L717:         raise RuntimeError("full-history negative resampling failed")
L719:         torch.from_numpy(negatives).to(device),
L724: def draw_training_negatives(
L736:     if config.negative_filter_scope == "full-training-history":
L738:             raise RuntimeError("full-history negative filter was not built")
L739:         return draw_full_history_filtered_negatives(
L750:     return base.draw_filtered_mixed_negatives(
L755:         config.uniform_negatives,
L756:         config.inbatch_negatives,
L816:     negatives: torch.Tensor,
L818:     all_items = torch.cat([positives, negatives.reshape(-1)])
L822:     negative_vectors = encoded[inverse[len(positives) :]].reshape(
L823:         len(positives), negatives.shape[1], -1
L825:     return positive_vectors, negative_vectors
L845: def corrected_negative_loss(
L851:     total = config.uniform_negatives + config.inbatch_negatives
L853:     if config.uniform_negatives:
L854:         result += config.uniform_negatives * raw[
L855:             :, : config.uniform_negatives
L857:     if config.inbatch_negatives:
L858:         selected = slice(config.uniform_negatives, total)
L860:         result += config.inbatch_negatives * (
L880:         raise RuntimeError("chronological target partition produced negative counts")
L1119:     negatives: torch.Tensor,
L1120:     negative_weights: torch.Tensor,
L1134:         "negative_sum": 0.0,
L1162:         positive_vectors, negative_vectors = candidate_vectors(
L1165:             negatives[begin:end],
L1168:         negative_logits = torch.einsum(
L1169:             "bd,bkd->bk", query_vectors, negative_vectors
L1172:         negative_loss = corrected_negative_loss(
L1173:             negative_logits, negative_weights[begin:end], config
L1179:             selected_weights * (positive_loss + negative_loss) / 2.0
L1190:         statistics["negative_sum"] += float(negative_logits.detach().sum().cpu())
L1192:             (positive_logits.detach()[:, None] > negative_logits.detach()).sum().cpu()
L1227:     negative_count = config.uniform_negatives + config.inbatch_negatives
L1232:     total_negative = 0.0
L1293:             negatives, negative_weights = draw_training_negatives(
L1314:                 negatives,
L1315:                 negative_weights,
L1331:             total_negative += statistics["negative_sum"]
L1353:         "negative_logit": total_negative / max(total_targets * negative_count, 1),
L1355:         / max(total_targets * negative_count, 1),
L1449:             negatives, negative_weights = draw_training_negatives(
L1469:                 negatives,
L1470:                 negative_weights,
L1567:         if config.negative_filter_scope == "full-training-history"
L1601:             "negative_filter_scope", "last-100"
L1629:             stored_filter_scope != config.negative_filter_scope
L1660:                 f"{stored_filter_scope}->{config.negative_filter_scope}, "
L1944:         "--negative-filter-scope",
L1946:         default=Config.negative_filter_scope,
L2034:         negative_filter_scope=args.negative_filter_scope,
L2136:                     "negative_sampling": (
L2139:                     "false_negative_filter": config.negative_filter_scope,
---
File: current_model/two_tower_model.py
L40:     uniform_negatives: int = 24
L41:     inbatch_negatives: int = 8
L346: def invalid_negative_mask(
L347:     negatives: torch.Tensor,
L353:     invalid = negatives.eq(targets[:, None])
L354:     invalid |= negatives[:, :, None].eq(context_items[:, None, :]).any(dim=2)
L355:     invalid |= negatives[:, :, None].eq(liked_items[:, None, :]).any(dim=2)
L356:     for column in range(1, negatives.shape[1]):
L357:         invalid[:, column] |= negatives[:, column, None].eq(
L358:             negatives[:, :column]
L363: def draw_filtered_mixed_negatives(
L374:     """Draw uniform and unique-target in-batch negatives."""
---
28

Inspect validation eligible candidates

+11:47
Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Analyzing Model Architecture

I am now meticulously scrutinizing specific sections of the train_current_model.py and two_tower_model.py scripts, paying particular attention to the build_known_positive_filter function within the latter. My focus is on understanding its implementation and how it integrates with the broader model.

Recorded reasoning summary 34 words

Refining Feature Encoding

I'm currently delving into the pack_public_training_positives function. My focus is on the bitwise operations used to efficiently encode user item sets, aiming to understand the data packing strategy and optimize it.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Investigating Target Counts

I'm currently examining the target_count variable within the train_model script, specifically its relationship with partition.history_training_counts. My investigation is leading me to the chronological_target_partition function to understand how these counts are derived and utilized.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Exploring Positive Filter Logic

I am now dissecting the build_known_positive_filter function, specifically how it utilizes prepared.sequence_items which appear to represent positively completed listens. I'm questioning if this encompasses explicit user likes and if qualifying listens are indeed the sole source.

Recorded reasoning summary 53 words

Clarifying Negative Sampling

I am now questioning the definition of "negative" in this context, as it impacts how training data is constructed. My current focus is on understanding if user likes, even those without significant listen time, are adequately captured in the model's learning process, and how this relates to the evaluation metrics.

Recorded reasoning summary 42 words

Revising Evaluation Splits

I'm re-evaluating the candidate exclusion logic for validation and testing. It appears my previous understanding was too narrow; items encountered during training are entirely excluded from validation and test candidate pools, which significantly impacts how model performance is interpreted.

Recorded reasoning summary 42 words

Analyzing Target Creation

I am examining how targets are constructed, specifically that the next item in a sequence is designated as the target. I'm investigating the implications of this, particularly concerning repeated song listens and how they're handled in the training weights.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Confirming Target Weights

I'm confirming that under the organic-strong weighting scheme, repeat listens retain their ordinary weight and are not discounted. My previous understanding was incorrect; they remain training examples with standard weighting, not solely a function of the discovery-graded logic.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Diagnosing Negative Sampling

I am now deeply investigating how negative examples are selected and utilized by the training objective. My primary focus is on identifying limitations within the existing negative sampling strategy to pinpoint areas for improvement, all while remaining within the fixed CPU budget.

Recorded reasoning summary 48 words

Investigating Negative Sampling Sources

I'm now examining the draw_full_history_filtered_negatives function, specifically how it generates both uniform and in-batch negative samples. My current focus is on the logic for selecting in-batch negatives, aiming to understand how the priorities are assigned and how unique targets are handled to avoid self-sampling.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Questioning Negative Sampling Uniformity

I am now questioning if my negative sampling is truly uniform. It appears the unique_targets are sampled without regard for their original frequency, meaning both popular and unpopular items have an equal chance of being selected as in-batch negatives. This raises concerns about the item_correction logic.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Challenging Sampling Assumptions

I'm realizing my item_correction logic assumes in-batch negatives are sampled proportionally to item frequency. However, by de-duplicating targets before sampling, each unique target has an equal chance, invalidating that assumption and its application.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Revising Correction Logic

I'm now examining the corrected_negative_loss function. The way weights are applied and averaged within this function seems unusual for standard propensity correction, prompting a deeper dive into its specific implementation and theoretical justification.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Revising Loss Calculation

I'm now realizing the corrected_negative_loss function applies normalization by the sum of weights, effectively creating a weighted average of negative losses. This deviates from standard propensity correction techniques, prompting me to re-evaluate its specific purpose and impact.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Adjusting Loss Weights

I'm now understanding how the loss on rare items is heavily upweighted while popular items are downweighted due to the item_correction logic. This uneven weighting, combined with the ratio of uniform to in-batch negatives, significantly influences the training dynamic, prompting further investigation into potential biases and limitations.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Re-evaluating Invalid Negative Logic

I'm currently reviewing how invalid negatives are identified, specifically the logic in invalid_full_history_negatives. I need to understand what constitutes an "invalid" draw and how this impacts the sampling process, particularly its interaction with known_positive_packed and liked_items.

Recorded reasoning summary 49 words

Revising Invalid Negative Handling

I'm re-evaluating how invalid in-batch negatives are treated. Upon identifying an invalid in-batch negative, it's replaced by a uniform random sample, and its correction factor is reset to 1.0. I need to understand the implications of this replacement and the implications of resetting its correction.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Examining Target Inclusion

I am now questioning the exclusion of future validation targets from the prepared.sequence_items used in pack_public_training_positives. The comment indicates this suffix is intentionally absent, but I need to understand why, as it feels like a potential oversight.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Identifying Training Contradictions

I'm realizing a critical issue: items intended for validation or testing could be sampled as negatives during training. This penalizes future relevant behavior and contradicts the strict exclusion of training data from evaluation sets. This needs immediate revision.

Tool callrun_shell_commandInspect validation eligible candidates Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "description": "Inspect validation eligible candidates",
  "command": "python3 -c '\nimport numpy as np\nimport pandas as pd\n\nval_npz = np.load(\"/task/data/validation_eligible_candidates.npz\")\nuids = val_npz[\"uids\"]\nitem_ids = val_npz[\"item_ids\"]\npacked = val_npz[\"packed_eligible\"]\nprint(f\"Total users: {len(uids)}, Total items: {len(item_ids)}\")\ncounts = [np.unpackbits(packed[i], count=len(item_ids), bitorder=\"little\").sum() for i in range(100)]\nprint(f\"Sample eligible items per user: min={min(counts)}, max={max(counts)}, mean={np.mean(counts)}\")\n'"
}

Tool response

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Output: Total users: 8456, Total items: 30000
Sample eligible items per user: min=25547, max=29971, mean=29098.94
Process Group PGID: 1776
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29

Inspect top recommended items in baseline validation ranking

+11:53
Recorded reasoning summary 51 words

Analyzing Item Eligibility

My focus has shifted to understanding item eligibility, finding that a vast majority (approximately 29,100 out of 30,000) are suitable. Only a small fraction, around 900, previously encountered during training, have been marked as ineligible. I'm now reviewing the scoring from evaluate_public.py, noting a quality_ndcg@10 score of 0.02128.

Tool callrun_shell_commandInspect top recommended items in baseline validation ranking Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "python3 -c '\nimport pandas as pd\nimport numpy as np\n\ndf = pd.read_parquet(\"/app/solution/production_validation.parquet\")\nprint(\"Top 20 most frequently recommended items in baseline:\")\ncat = pd.read_parquet(\"/task/data/candidate_catalog.parquet\")\ntop_rec = df[df[\"rank\"] <= 10][\"item_id\"].value_counts().head(20)\nprint(top_rec)\n\ntop_rec_df = pd.DataFrame({\"item_id\": top_rec.index, \"rec_count\": top_rec.values})\ntop_rec_df = top_rec_df.merge(cat, on=\"item_id\")\nprint(\"\\nCatalog features of top recommended items:\")\nprint(top_rec_df[[\"item_id\", \"rec_count\", \"popularity_rank\", \"positive_listens\", \"organic_positive_listens\"]])\n'",
  "description": "Inspect top recommended items in baseline validation ranking"
}

Tool response

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Output: Top 20 most frequently recommended items in baseline:
item_id
6006390    2917
8213481    2800
6896222    2712
8743390    2653
5436843    2587
2651314    2580
8722394    2542
3542184    2427
5862961    2292
906358     2066
5927996    1872
9378983    1537
2185191    1522
6901374    1463
3033749    1333
5252571    1289
2408923    1215
4423556    1148
8351511    1121
3375935    1107
Name: count, dtype: int64

Catalog features of top recommended items:
    item_id  rec_count  ...  positive_listens  organic_positive_listens
0   6006390       2917  ...              8970                      6813
1   8213481       2800  ...             22505                     17071
2   6896222       2712  ...              3020                      2017
3   8743390       2653  ...             13518                      8480
4   5436843       2587  ...             14897                     12127
5   2651314       2580  ...             16286                     11801
6   8722394       2542  ...              3464                      1695
7   3542184       2427  ...             24075                     17699
8   5862961       2292  ...             26615                     20620
9    906358       2066  ...             22238                     17183
10  5927996       1872  ...             14751                     10424
11  9378983       1537  ...             24036                     18195
12  2185191       1522  ...             13059                      8839
13  6901374       1463  ...             25536                     17347
14  3033749       1333  ...             16682                     12267
15  5252571       1289  ...             14897                     11331
16  2408923       1215  ...              7515                      4545
17  4423556       1148  ...              6544                      2177
18  8351511       1121  ...             14061                      9739
19  3375935       1107  ...              5213                      3232

[20 rows x 5 columns]
Process Group PGID: 1787
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30

Inspect ground truth distribution in validation window

+13:03
Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Analyzing Recommendation Bias

I've noticed a significant trend: a small subset of items is consistently appearing in the top 10 recommendations for a vast majority of users. This suggests a strong bias towards popular items, and I need to investigate the underlying causes.

Recorded reasoning summary 54 words

Investigating Negative Sampling

My recent focus has been on the negative sampling strategy. I'm digging into how both uniform and in-batch negatives are drawn. It appears the uniform selection, picking from 30,000 items, heavily favors less popular tracks due to the long tail distribution. I'm now examining the precise mechanism for in-batch negative selection.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Revising Negative Sampling

I've identified a critical flaw: in-batch negatives are sampled uniformly from unique target items, not weighted by their batch frequency. This negates the intended benefit of using popular items more often as negatives, and I need to explore the item_correction function next.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Adjusting Correction Logic

I've found that the raw calculation within item_correction heavily penalizes popular items, leading to small correction factors. This means unpopular items are disproportionately boosted, and I'm now examining how this impacts the corrected_negative_loss.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Evaluating Correction Factors

I've discovered that the current correction logic disproportionately boosts unpopular items. Popular items, despite frequent positive exposure, are barely penalized due to low correction factors. This seems to be a key driver behind the observed recommendation bias.

Recorded reasoning summary 37 words

Quantifying Negative Gradient

My analysis reveals popular items receive minimal negative gradients. Uniform negatives have a minuscule chance of selection, while in-batch negatives are sampled uniformly and downweighted, rendering them ineffective for pushing down popular item embeddings.

Recorded reasoning summary 38 words

Researching Standard Objectives

I'm now exploring established literature and industry practices for two-tower model training objectives. Specifically, I'm looking into In-batch Softmax, Sampled Softmax, and InfoNCE, as well as potential fixes for the current Binary Cross-Entropy negative sampling.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Exploring Alternative Objectives

I'm currently investigating alternative training objectives to address the recommendation bias. My focus is on InfoNCE and various Softmax variants, aiming to refine negative sampling without altering the serving contract or data protocol.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Refining Objective Function

I'm currently delving into how the training objective selects and utilizes negative examples. My focus is on diagnosing limitations within the current negative-sampling strategy and enhancing it to fit within the fixed CPU budget, ensuring all serving and data boundaries remain intact.

Recorded reasoning summary 42 words

Optimizing Negative Sampling

I'm now investigating how the training objective selects and uses negative examples, diagnosing limitations in the current negative-sampling strategy. My aim is to improve this process within the fixed CPU budget, ensuring all serving and data boundaries remain intact.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Revising In-Batch Sampling

I've discovered the in-batch negative sampling incorrectly uses unique targets, destroying the intended popularity bias. I'm now questioning the fixed ratio of in-batch to uniform negatives and exploring if sampling proportionally to batch frequency is feasible within constraints.

Recorded reasoning summary 29 words

Considering Proportional Sampling

I'm now evaluating different combinations of in-batch and uniform negatives, questioning the fixed ratio. I'm also exploring sampling negatives proportionally to their popularity, which seems promising.

Recorded reasoning summary 47 words

Analyzing Correction Factors

I'm examining how the raw value is calculated in relation to item probabilities. It appears that popular items, having a probability greater than the inverse of the count of unique items, result in a raw value less than one, indicating they are being downweighted.

Recorded reasoning summary 46 words

Investigating Loss Weighting

I'm scrutinizing how weights are applied within the corrected_negative_loss calculation. It seems unusual for these weights, derived from item correction, to directly multiply the loss value itself, and I need to understand the theoretical justification for this specific weighting scheme in importance-sampled BCE.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Analyzing Loss Weighting

I've discovered that the current loss weighting scheme within corrected_negative_loss heavily downweights popular items. It seems the division by weights.sum(dim=1) disproportionately assigns loss to rare items, effectively shielding popular items from significant penalty.

Recorded reasoning summary 46 words

Correcting Logit Bias

I'm now comparing my current logit correction approach with established literature, specifically Yi et al. (2019). Their method subtracts log(p_i) directly from the logit, which is fundamentally different from my current multiplicative weighting. This difference seems crucial for properly accounting for sampling bias.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Comparing Correction Methods

I am now comparing my current multiplicative weighting scheme for loss correction against the additive method proposed in Yi et al. (2019). Their approach of directly subtracting log(p_i) from the logit appears more theoretically sound for bias correction than my current strategy.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Adapting Additive Correction

I'm now implementing the additive logit correction method from Yi et al. (2019). My previous multiplicative approach was incorrectly downweighting popular items, and this new strategy should more accurately address sampling bias, fitting within our CPU constraints.

Recorded reasoning summary 55 words

Adapting Additive Correction

I'm now implementing the additive logit correction method from Yi et al. (2019). My previous multiplicative approach was incorrectly downweighting popular items, and this new strategy should more accurately address sampling bias, fitting within our CPU constraints. I am also investigating the negative_filter_scope parameter, questioning the rationale behind its two distinct options.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Investigating Scope Logic

I'm examining the negative_filter_scope parameter and questioning why it has two distinct options. My current focus is understanding the logic within base.draw_filtered_mixed_negatives and how it filters known_history and liked_items, contrasting it with draw_full_history_filtered_negatives.

Recorded reasoning summary 46 words

Investigating Filter Packing

I'm currently analyzing the negative_filter_scope parameter and questioning its two distinct options. My immediate focus is understanding the internal logic of base.draw_filtered_mixed_negatives, specifically how it handles filtering based on known_history and liked_items, and how this contrasts with draw_full_history_filtered_negatives. I'm also looking into known_positive_packed.

Recorded reasoning summary 26 words

Revising History Filter

I've realized build_known_positive_filter is incorrectly using history_training_counts from the partition. This should be partition.training_counts to accurately reflect the training set for the filter.

Recorded reasoning summary 35 words

Correcting History Filter

I've identified an issue with build_known_positive_filter. It's incorrectly referencing history_training_counts from the partition when it should be using partition.training_counts to ensure the filter accurately reflects the training set for accurate bias correction.

Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Refining Training Windows

I've identified a critical discrepancy in how training windows are calculated. The current logic, particularly within retained_target_window_starts, appears to misinterpret the relationship between total targets, validation counts, and training counts, leading to an incorrect starting point for the training window.

Recorded reasoning summary 33 words

Adjusting Filter Logic

I've found that build_known_positive_filter incorrectly uses history_training_counts instead of partition.training_counts. Furthermore, the validation targets are not filtered by known_positive_packed during validation BCE, a deliberate choice I now need to understand.

Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Examining Validation Targets

I'm questioning why validation targets aren't filtered during validation BCE. While sampled negatives matching the validation target are rejected, other validation targets aren't filtered. During training, items from validation suffixes or disliked items in train_* could be sampled as negatives.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Analyzing Validation Relevance

I'm now scrutinizing the validation relevance criteria and the model's ranking process. The target discovery task, specifically identifying organic events within a defined 7-day validation window, seems critical. I'm investigating how inference_queries and rank_candidates interact to assess performance.

Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Evaluating Ranking Logic

I'm analyzing the raw dot product used for scoring. The norms of queries and items seem critically important here, and I'm investigating their distribution from baseline training logs to understand potential biases introduced at this stage.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Analyzing Item Norms

I'm examining the item norms from the baseline training logs. The average item norm is 1.76 with a standard deviation of 0.83. I'm now looking at the correlation between item popularity and dot product scores, and I've noticed that the most popular items are consistently ranking highest.

Recorded reasoning summary 42 words

Correlating Item Features

I'm correlating item features with their norms and popularity. It seems features like log-transformed positives and organic listens, along with a popularity rank inverse, are being standardized. I'm now examining how these standardized features feed into the item tower.

Recorded reasoning summary 42 words

Analyzing Feature Engineering

I've identified that the item tower directly uses popularity-related features like log-positives and organic listens. Given the training data heavily features popular items as positives and uniform negatives are rare, this direct encoding is likely amplifying the existing bias.

Recorded reasoning summary 44 words

Analyzing In-Batch Negatives

I've pinpointed the issue: torch.unique(targets) means popular and rare items have equal representation in the in-batch negative pool, regardless of their actual frequency. This negates the intended bias correction, and the subsequent item_correction further exacerbates the problem by downweighting popular items.

Recorded reasoning summary 53 words

Investigating Gradient Impact

I've realized that Track A, when used as a negative, receives a near-zero gradient due to loss weighting. However, as a positive 50 times, it gets 50 positive gradients, causing its representation to explode and align with nearly every user query. This explains the extreme recommendation counts for popular items.

Tool callrun_shell_commandInspect ground truth distribution in validation window Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "python3 -c '\nimport pandas as pd\nimport numpy as np\n\ncat = pd.read_parquet(\"/task/data/candidate_catalog.parquet\")\nlistens = pd.read_parquet(\"/task/data/val_listens.parquet\")\nlikes = pd.read_parquet(\"/task/data/val_likes.parquet\")\ntargets_frame = pd.read_parquet(\"/task/data/target_users.parquet\")\ntargets = set(targets_frame.uid.astype(int))\n\nval_npz = np.load(\"/task/data/validation_eligible_candidates.npz\")\nuids = {int(uid): i for i, uid in enumerate(val_npz[\"uids\"])}\nitem_ids = {int(item): i for i, item in enumerate(val_npz[\"item_ids\"])}\npacked = val_npz[\"packed_eligible\"]\n\ndef is_eligible(uid, item):\n    r = uids.get(uid)\n    c = item_ids.get(item)\n    if r is None or c is None: return False\n    return bool((packed[r, c // 8] >> (c % 8)) & 1)\n\nstrong = listens[listens.uid.isin(targets) & (listens.is_organic == 1) & (listens.played_ratio_pct >= 80)][[\"uid\", \"item_id\"]].drop_duplicates()\norganic_likes = likes[likes.uid.isin(targets) & (likes.is_organic == 1)][[\"uid\", \"item_id\"]].drop_duplicates()\n\neligible_strong = [row for row in strong.itertuples(index=False) if is_eligible(row.uid, row.item_id)]\neligible_likes = [row for row in organic_likes.itertuples(index=False) if is_eligible(row.uid, row.item_id)]\n\nprint(f\"Eligible strong listens: {len(eligible_strong)}\")\nprint(f\"Eligible organic likes: {len(eligible_likes)}\")\n\nitems_in_truth = pd.Series([r[1] for r in eligible_strong] + [r[1] for r in eligible_likes]).value_counts()\nprint(f\"Unique items in truth: {len(items_in_truth)}\")\nprint(\"Top 10 most common items in truth:\")\nprint(items_in_truth.head(10))\n\ntop_truth_items = pd.DataFrame({\"item_id\": items_in_truth.head(10).index, \"truth_count\": items_in_truth.head(10).values}).merge(cat, on=\"item_id\")\nprint(top_truth_items[[\"item_id\", \"truth_count\", \"popularity_rank\", \"positive_listens\"]])\n'",
  "description": "Inspect ground truth distribution in validation window"
}

Tool response

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Output: Eligible strong listens: 35597
Eligible organic likes: 4417
Unique items in truth: 14124
Top 10 most common items in truth:
6399259    203
6252104    122
8250570     96
2055777     90
1265696     83
3134183     62
7579671     54
1005397     52
7419525     50
4948220     47
Name: count, dtype: int64
   item_id  truth_count  popularity_rank  positive_listens
0  6399259          203             3329              1276
1  6252104          122             5622               855
2  8250570           96             4263              1059
3  2055777           90             1170              2465
4  1265696           83             7350               681
5  3134183           62             2602              1517
6  7579671           54             2789              1441
7  1005397           52              240              5546
8  7419525           50            11086               476
9  4948220           47             6675               740
Process Group PGID: 1817
</untrusted_context>
31

update_topic command

+14:14
Recorded reasoning summary 37 words

Observing Catalog Popularity

I'm currently analyzing the popularity distribution of ground truth items within the larger catalog. It's striking to note that none of the top-ranked items in the catalog appear within the provided ground truth list.

Recorded reasoning summary 60 words

Investigating Popularity Bias

My current focus is on how the training objective handles negative examples, given the recent realization that top-ranked items are often already encountered during training. This bias seems to be limiting the effectiveness of the baseline, especially since the validation set deliberately excludes these highly popular tracks. I'm examining the current negative-sampling strategy to identify its limitations.

Recorded reasoning summary 32 words

Examining Negative Sampling

I'm now delving into the specifics of how negative examples are selected, paying close attention to draw_full_history_filtered_negatives and corrected_negative_loss. My goal is to pinpoint weaknesses in the current strategy.

Recorded reasoning summary 32 words

Refining Negative Sampling

I'm now inspecting the code responsible for sampling negative items. Specifically, I'm tracing how uniform and inbatch negatives are generated, looking to understand how corrected_count influences the selection process.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Tracing Negative Sampling Logic

I'm now tracing the code flow for generating negative samples. I'm observing how corrected_count influences the selection between uniform and inbatch negatives, and noting how filler is used when corrected_count is low. I'm also examining the invalid_full_history_negatives function for potential issues.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Identifying Sampling Flaws

I'm now scrutinizing the in-batch negative sampling mechanism. It appears unique_targets are sampled uniformly, which deviates from the standard approach of sampling proportional to batch item frequency. This could be a significant weakness in the current strategy.

Recorded reasoning summary 53 words

Analyzing Sampling Inconsistencies

I'm seeing that torch.unique(targets) is flattening the batch's popularity distribution, and it's now taking fewer in-batch negatives than uniform ones. It seems uniform negatives rarely hit popular items from the large catalog. Additionally, I'm observing that the propensity correction in corrected_negative_loss is unduly penalizing unpopular items while favoring popular ones.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Correcting Loss Penalties

I've identified that the propensity correction within corrected_negative_loss is drastically over-penalizing unpopular items and, conversely, excessively favoring popular ones. This imbalance is amplifying the loss for rare items by a factor of 16, significantly distorting the training signal.

Recorded reasoning summary 54 words

Correcting Loss Imbalances

I've uncovered a critical issue where the propensity correction in corrected_negative_loss is overly aggressive, reducing the loss contribution of popular items by a factor of 16. This, combined with their frequent positive occurrences, is essentially teaching the model to assign uniformly high positive logits and no negative logits to popular items.

Recorded reasoning summary 44 words

Revising Loss Function

I'm now realizing the current loss function's independence of the logit difference is a major issue. The gradients are severely imbalanced, with negatives contributing significantly less than positives. I'm exploring InfoNCE and BPR as more appropriate alternatives for two-tower retrieval models.

Recorded reasoning summary 48 words

Exploring Alternative Loss Functions

I'm now considering InfoNCE and BPR as potential replacements for the current loss function. The observed gradient imbalance, with negatives contributing far less than positives due to the independence from logit difference, necessitates a shift to loss formulations better suited for two-tower retrieval models.

Recorded reasoning summary 51 words

Testing Loss Function Hypotheses

I am now evaluating InfoNCE and BPR as replacements for the current loss, specifically examining how their gradient structures address the observed imbalances. My focus is on how they handle the logit difference to create more balanced contributions from positive and negative examples within the microbatch context.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Evaluating Loss Function Hypotheses

I'm now testing InfoNCE and BPR to see how their gradient structures address the identified imbalances. My current focus is on how they incorporate the logit difference to ensure more equitable contributions from both positive and negative examples within the microbatch.

Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Comparing Target Weighting

I'm now comparing the impact of different target_weighting options. Specifically, I'm investigating how discovery-graded, which prioritizes first-encounter targets, differs from the organic-strong weighting used in the baseline, and examining the in-batch negative sampling logic within draw_full_history_filtered_negatives.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Analyzing Sampling Bias

I've identified a critical flaw in how in-batch negatives are sampled. They're currently drawn uniformly from unique targets, disregarding actual batch frequency. This means popular items are just as likely to be sampled as rare ones, regardless of their prominence in the batch, undermining the sampling's effectiveness.

Recorded reasoning summary 49 words

Adjusting Correction Logic

I'm now revisiting the build_item_correction function. I've realized that the probabilities used there refer to the entire training set, not just the current batch. This leads to incorrect raw correction values, where highly popular items are under-corrected and rare items over-corrected, significantly impacting subsequent loss calculations.

Recorded reasoning summary 44 words

Revising Correction Application

I'm now realizing the build_item_correction function's calculation sum(raw * weights) / sum(weights) is applying the correction to the average raw loss of in-batch negatives, not to their individual logits before loss calculation. This is a critical misapplication of the correction mechanism.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Correcting Loss Misapplication

I've discovered that the build_item_correction function applies the correction to the average raw loss of in-batch negatives, rather than to their individual logits before loss calculation. This misapplication significantly diminishes the impact of popular items on the gradients, reducing their corrective influence by a factor of 17.

Recorded reasoning summary 42 words

Testing Correction Scenarios

I'm now exploring counterfactuals, specifically what happens if propensity correction is disabled or if in-batch negatives are sampled proportionally. The current correction's impact is so skewed that these tests are crucial. I'm also considering InfoNCE as a baseline loss.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Testing Loss Function Variants

I'm now examining variants of InfoNCE, specifically focusing on how different temperature settings ($\tau$) impact gradient balance and convergence. My aim is to find a sweet spot that effectively penalizes dissimilar items without over-penalizing rare ones.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Comparing Loss Functions

I'm now comparing InfoNCE, BPR, and Margin Ranking Loss. I'm particularly interested in how InfoNCE's temperature parameter affects gradient balance and how BPR directly optimizes pairwise margins. I'm also considering a revised BCE, focusing on fixing its negative sampling and weighting issues.

Recorded reasoning summary 51 words

Analyzing Loss Function Impact

I'm now analyzing how the loss function, particularly the averaging of negatives in BCE, led to an ineffective training signal. This averaging allowed popular items to receive very high logits while rare items received very low logits, creating a misleadingly low training loss and ignoring user preferences.

Recorded reasoning summary 51 words

Testing Loss Function Impact

I'm now analyzing how the loss function, particularly the averaging of negatives in BCE, led to an ineffective training signal. This averaging allowed popular items to receive very high logits while rare items received very low logits, creating a misleadingly low training loss and ignoring user preferences.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Implementing InfoNCE Loss

I'm now implementing InfoNCE, recognizing its elegant simplicity and lack of added parameters or changes to the serving contract. It appears to be a direct and effective replacement for the previous loss formulation.

Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Exploring Full In-Batch Negatives

I'm now considering utilizing all in-batch items as negatives. With a user_batch_size of 64 and up to 6,400 positive items per block, computing a [6400, 6400] logits matrix is feasible within memory and computational constraints.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Leveraging Full In-Batch Negatives

I've realized that computing the full [6400, 6400] logits matrix for in-batch negatives is feasible, offering a natural frequency distribution of popular items as hard negatives. I can also mask out known positives using known_positive_packed and significantly reduce item encoding computation by encoding only B items.

Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Leveraging In-Batch Negatives

I've decided to switch to an in-batch negative sampling strategy. This is significantly faster, provides thousands of negatives, naturally reflects item popularity, and allows for false negative masking. I can also incorporate a small, shared pool of uniform catalog negatives.

Recorded reasoning summary 49 words

Refining Negative Sampling Strategy

I've decided to adopt an in-batch negative sampling strategy. This approach offers substantial speed advantages, provides a large pool of naturally occurring hard negatives reflecting item popularity, and allows for effective false negative masking. I will also incorporate a small set of uniform catalog negatives.

Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Investigating Loss Function Effects

I'm now analyzing how the previous BCE loss function's averaging of negatives created an ineffective training signal. Popular items received disproportionately high logits, while rare items received low ones, resulting in a misleadingly low training loss that ignored crucial user preferences.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Testing Loss Function Combinations

I'm now considering testing various combinations of loss functions and sampling strategies. Specifically, I want to evaluate InfoNCE with in-batch negatives and controlled temperature settings, as well as explore discovery-graded target weighting alongside these changes. This comprehensive approach aims to isolate the impact of each element.

Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Evaluating Training Duration

I've realized the training ran for only a single epoch, which was dictated by the validation loss metric and the default epochs setting. This limited duration likely prevented deeper learning. I'm now reviewing the validation evaluation logic and default configuration.

Tool callupdate_topicTool call Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "summary": "We completed the initial investigation and reproduced the public baseline NDCG@10 of 0.02128. Analysis revealed severe limitations in the baseline negative sampling: (1) in-batch negatives are drawn uniformly from de-duplicated targets rather than true frequency, (2) the propensity correction formula heavily penalizes rare items while shrinking the negative gradient on popular items by 16x, (3) independent BCE with 1:1 positive-to-average-negative balance allows popular items to dominate all recommendations, and (4) false-negative filtering misses relevant negative nuances. We will now design and test targeted improvements to negative selection and the training objective.",
  "strategic_intent": "Diagnose negative sampling limitations and test objective improvements on the validation set.",
  "title": "Diagnosing and Improving Negative Sampling Objective"
}

Tool response

Current topic: "Diagnosing and Improving Negative Sampling Objective"
Topic summary: We completed the initial investigation and reproduced the public baseline NDCG@10 of 0.02128. Analysis revealed severe limitations in the baseline negative sampling: (1) in-batch negatives are drawn uniformly from de-duplicated targets rather than true frequency, (2) the propensity correction formula heavily penalizes rare items while shrinking the negative gradient on popular items by 16x, (3) independent BCE with 1:1 positive-to-average-negative balance allows popular items to dominate all recommendations, and (4) false-negative filtering misses relevant negative nuances. We will now design and test targeted improvements to negative selection and the training objective.

Strategic Intent: Diagnose negative sampling limitations and test objective improvements on the validation set.
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read_file train_current_model.py

+14:40
Recorded reasoning summary 38 words

Exploring Retrieval Success Factors

I'm currently dissecting the mechanics behind effective two-tower retrieval models, specifically in the context of music discovery. My immediate focus is on understanding the nuances of negative sampling strategies, starting with the draw_full_history_filtered_neg approach.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Refining In-Batch Negative Sampling

My focus has shifted to enhancing in-batch negative sampling. Rather than uniform selection from unique targets, I'm exploring weighted sampling strategies. This aims to prioritize more relevant negative examples within the batch for improved model performance.

Recorded reasoning summary 65 words

Optimizing In-Batch Negatives

I'm delving deeper into the optimal strategy for sampling in-batch negatives. The core question is whether to sample directly from all possible targets or proportional to popularity. I've realized that drawing directly from the targets tensor with replacement inherently captures popularity, which seems to be the standard definition of in-batch negative sampling. The unique_targets step likely serves to prevent redundant priority calculations.

Recorded reasoning summary 47 words

Adjusting In-Batch Negatives

I've discovered that directly sampling indices within the batch, excluding the positive item, naturally yields negatives proportional to their batch frequency. I'm now examining the baseline's propensity correction and loss formulation to understand how it leverages these sampled negatives with the global training probabilities.

Recorded reasoning summary 57 words

Revising Loss Weighting

I'm rethinking how I apply weights in the Binary Cross-Entropy loss. I've realized that downweighting popular items when they appear as negatives might be counterproductive, effectively telling the model to ignore penalizing them, which could lead to over-recommendation of popular items. I'm considering setting all weights to 1.0 to ensure all negatives contribute equally.

Recorded reasoning summary 103 words

Analyzing Gradient Behavior

I'm currently dissecting the gradients of InfoNCE and BCE, specifically observing how they interact with negative sample scores. It appears InfoNCE naturally focuses on harder negatives, while BCE's gradient saturates for high scores, potentially limiting its effectiveness in penalizing them.

Comparing Loss Function Gradients

I've been comparing the gradient behavior of InfoNCE versus Binary Cross-Entropy (BCE) with respect to negative item scores. A key insight is that InfoNCE's gradient is directly proportional to the exponentiated score of the negative item, meaning it inherently prioritizes harder negatives. Conversely, BCE's gradient saturates, potentially limiting its ability to strongly penalize highly-scored, incorrect negatives.

Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Balancing InfoNCE Gradients

I've confirmed that InfoNCE's gradient structure inherently balances positive and negative contributions, preventing popularity bias by ensuring hard negatives, especially popular ones with high scores, receive significant penalization. This contrasts with BCE, where gradients can saturate.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Increasing In-Batch Negatives

I'm exploring the impact of increasing the number of in-batch negatives within InfoNCE. The current setup with more uniform than in-batch negatives seems inefficient. I'm hypothesizing that a higher proportion of in-batch negatives could lead to better NDCG@10 scores and am planning to test this hypothesis directly.

Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "end_line": 1190,
  "start_line": 1155,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py"
}

Tool response


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Status: Showing lines 1155-1190 of 2165 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 1191.

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        query_vectors = user_queries(
            model,
            sequence_input,
            liked_vectors,
            disliked_vectors,
            torch.from_numpy(numeric).to(device),
        )
        positive_vectors, negative_vectors = candidate_vectors(
            model,
            positive_items[begin:end],
            negatives[begin:end],
        )
        positive_logits = (query_vectors * positive_vectors).sum(dim=1)
        negative_logits = torch.einsum(
            "bd,bkd->bk", query_vectors, negative_vectors
        )
        positive_loss = F.softplus(-positive_logits)
        negative_loss = corrected_negative_loss(
            negative_logits, negative_weights[begin:end], config
        )
        selected_weights = torch.from_numpy(
            sample_weights[begin:end].astype(np.float32, copy=False)
        ).to(device)
        loss_sum = (
            selected_weights * (positive_loss + negative_loss) / 2.0
        ).sum()
        if not bool(torch.isfinite(loss_sum)):
            raise RuntimeError("dense next-item training produced non-finite loss")
        if backward:
            (loss_sum / total_weight).backward()
            if sequence_input.grad is None:
                raise RuntimeError("sequence microbatch did not produce a gradient")
            sequence_gradient[begin:end] = sequence_input.grad
        statistics["loss_sum"] += float(loss_sum.detach().cpu())
        statistics["positive_sum"] += float(positive_logits.detach().sum().cpu())
        statistics["negative_sum"] += float(negative_logits.detach().sum().cpu())
33

read_file train_current_model.py

+14:48
Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Analyzing Logit Calculation

I'm currently examining lines 1168-1180, specifically focusing on the distinct methods for calculating positive and negative logits. The direct summation for positive logits contrasts with the einsum approach used for negative logits, and I'm exploring the implications of this difference.

Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "start_line": 1410,
  "end_line": 1480,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py"
}

Tool response


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Status: Showing lines 1410-1480 of 2165 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 1481.

--- FILE CONTENT (truncated) ---
                steps,
                config,
            )
            sequence_outputs, _ = event_sequence(
                model,
                torch.from_numpy(block[0].astype(np.int64)).to(device),
                torch.from_numpy(block[1].astype(np.float32)).to(device),
                hidden,
            )
            hidden = torch.stack(
                [
                    sequence_outputs[row, count - 1]
                    if count
                    else hidden[0, row]
                    for row, count in enumerate(block[7])
                ]
            ).unsqueeze(0)
            flat_scored = block[5].reshape(-1)
            if not np.any(flat_scored):
                continue
            mask = torch.from_numpy(flat_scored).to(device)
            sequence_vectors = sequence_outputs.reshape(
                -1, config.embedding_dim
            )[mask]
            flat_states = block[3].reshape(-1)[flat_scored]
            positive_items = torch.from_numpy(
                block[4].reshape(-1)[flat_scored].astype(np.int64)
            ).to(device)
            known_history = torch.from_numpy(
                block[6].reshape(-1, config.bptt_steps)[flat_scored].astype(
                    np.int64
                )
            ).to(device)
            liked_items = torch.from_numpy(
                prepared.liked_states[flat_states].astype(np.int64)
            ).to(device)
            flat_user_rows = np.broadcast_to(
                users[:, None], block[5].shape
            ).reshape(-1)[flat_scored]
            negatives, negative_weights = draw_training_negatives(
                positive_items,
                known_history,
                liked_items,
                flat_user_rows,
                known_positive_packed,
                prepared,
                config,
                item_correction,
                generator,
                device,
            )
            statistics, _ = score_target_microbatches(
                model,
                prepared,
                config,
                sequence_vectors,
                flat_states,
                block[2].reshape(-1, 4)[flat_scored].astype(np.float32),
                positive_items,
                negatives,
                negative_weights,
                block[8].reshape(-1)[flat_scored],
                device,
                backward=False,
            )
            total_loss += statistics["loss_sum"]
            total_targets += len(positive_items)
            total_weight += statistics["weight_sum"]
        if group_number % 25 == 0:
            release_accelerator_cache(device)
    return {
34

Inspect candidate_catalog.parquet columns

+15:08
Recorded reasoning summary 31 words

Exploring Objective Flexibility

I'm currently investigating how to integrate support for diverse objectives and negative loss configurations within score_target_microbatches and draw_training. This seems like a promising avenue to enhance model adaptability.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Refining Contrastive Loss

I'm exploring InfoNCE loss implementations, specifically how to handle positive_logits and negative_logits. I need to clarify the role and selection of the temperature parameter, considering it as a configurable option and examining its impact on the logits scaling.

Recorded reasoning summary 28 words

Adapting Negative Sampling

I'm re-evaluating the unique_targets logic for in-batch negatives. Instead of using torch.unique, I'm considering sampling directly from the targets_cpu array to potentially refine negative selection.

Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Sampling Targets Directly

I've realized a much simpler way to implement in-batch negatives. I can directly sample from targets_cpu using torch.randint, which naturally accounts for item frequency. Invalid negatives will then be handled by the existing rejection sampling loop.

Tool callrun_shell_commandInspect candidate_catalog.parquet columns Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "python3 -c '\nimport pandas as pd\ndf = pd.read_parquet(\"/task/data/candidate_catalog.parquet\")\nprint(df.info())\nprint(df.head())\n'",
  "description": "Inspect candidate_catalog.parquet columns"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: <class 'pandas.core.frame.DataFrame'>
RangeIndex: 30000 entries, 0 to 29999
Data columns (total 4 columns):
 #   Column                    Non-Null Count  Dtype 
---  ------                    --------------  ----- 
 0   item_id                   30000 non-null  uint32
 1   positive_listens          30000 non-null  int64 
 2   organic_positive_listens  30000 non-null  uint64
 3   popularity_rank           30000 non-null  int32 
dtypes: int32(1), int64(1), uint32(1), uint64(1)
memory usage: 703.3 KB
None
   item_id  positive_listens  organic_positive_listens  popularity_rank
0  5862961             26615                     20620                1
1  6901374             25536                     17347                2
2  5635052             24691                     17194                3
3  3542184             24075                     17699                4
4  9378983             24036                     18195                5
Process Group PGID: 1843
</untrusted_context>
35

read_file train_current_model.py

+15:19
Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Refining Candidate Selection

I'm observing a dramatic shift in positive_listens within candidate_catalog.parquet, shrinking from over 26,000 to just 1. Simultaneously, popularity_rank has expanded its range from 1 to 30,000. This suggests a significant recalibration occurring during data preparation, particularly in how item_index is being utilized.

Recorded reasoning summary 48 words

Testing InfoNCE Implementation

I'm confirming that item_id directly corresponds to popularity_rank, indicating an inherent sort. I'm now preparing to run Experiment 1 to analyze InfoNCE loss on sampled negatives, isolating its effect compared to BCE by focusing on score_target_microbatches and the cross-entropy calculation with a temperature of 0.1.

Recorded reasoning summary 37 words

Tracking Loss Metrics

I'm scrutinizing the statistics recording, specifically questioning what loss_sum, positive_sum, negative_sum, pair_correct, and weight_sum should encompass. I'm also concerned about potential InfoNCE loss evaluation during validation, and the implications of target_weighting in the configuration.

Recorded reasoning summary 51 words

Investigating Weighting Strategies

I'm re-evaluating organic-strong and discovery-graded weighting schemes, noting the significant boost discovery-graded gave to organic likes. For now, I'll stick with the default target_weighting to isolate the impact of InfoNCE and in-batch sampling. I'm also setting up a clean test script with CLI flags to manage these variables.

Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "end_line": 75,
  "start_line": 30
}

Tool response


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Status: Showing lines 30-75 of 2165 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 76.

--- FILE CONTENT (truncated) ---
import torch
from torch import nn
from torch.nn import functional as F

import two_tower_model as base


CACHE_VERSION = 2


@dataclass(frozen=True)
class Config:
    bptt_steps: int = 100
    user_batch_size: int = 64
    embedding_dim: int = 192
    hidden_dim: int = 192
    user_hidden_1: int = 512
    user_hidden_2: int = 256
    item_hidden_1: int = 512
    item_hidden_2: int = 256
    dropout: float = 0.05
    epochs: int = 1
    learning_rate: float = 1.0e-3
    weight_decay: float = 1.0e-5
    gradient_clip: float = 2.0
    loss_microbatch_size: int = 65_536
    uniform_negatives: int = 24
    inbatch_negatives: int = 8
    inbatch_correction_power: float = 0.5
    inbatch_correction_min: float = 0.25
    inbatch_correction_max: float = 4.0
    negative_filter_scope: str = "full-training-history"
    target_weighting: str = "organic-strong"
    ordinary_target_weight: float = 0.25
    organic_strong_target_weight: float = 1.0
    organic_like_target_weight: float = 3.0
    discovery_horizon_days: int = 7
    validation_fraction: float = 0.10
    max_train_targets_per_user: int = 128
    max_validation_targets_per_user: int = 16
    early_stopping_patience: int = 1
    early_stopping_min_delta: float = 1.0e-4
    seed: int = 29


@dataclass(frozen=True)
36

grep_search command

+15:58
Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Exploring Configuration Options

I'm currently investigating the impact of new Config parameters, specifically loss_type, temperature, and inbatch_sampling. My focus is on understanding how these additions, especially inbatch_sampling with its unique and frequency modes, interact with existing features like uniform_negatives.

Tool callgrep_searchTool call Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "dir_path": "/app/solution",
  "pattern": "add_argument"
}

Tool response

Found 27 matches for pattern "add_argument" in path "/app/solution":
---
File: train_current_model.py
L1924:     parser.add_argument(
L1927:     parser.add_argument("--output", type=Path, required=True)
L1928:     parser.add_argument("--public-dir", type=Path, required=True)
L1929:     parser.add_argument("--prepared-cache", type=Path)
L1930:     parser.add_argument("--device", choices=("cpu", "mps"), default="cpu")
L1931:     parser.add_argument("--threads", type=int, default=8)
L1932:     parser.add_argument("--bptt-steps", type=int, default=Config.bptt_steps)
L1933:     parser.add_argument(
L1936:     parser.add_argument("--epochs", type=int, default=Config.epochs)
L1937:     parser.add_argument("--learning-rate", type=float, default=Config.learning_rate)
L1938:     parser.add_argument(
L1943:     parser.add_argument(
L1948:     parser.add_argument(
L1953:     parser.add_argument(
L1958:     parser.add_argument(
L1963:     parser.add_argument(
L1968:     parser.add_argument(
L1973:     parser.add_argument(
L1978:     parser.add_argument(
L1984:     parser.add_argument(
L1990:     parser.add_argument(
L1995:     parser.add_argument(
L2000:     parser.add_argument("--checkpoint-dir", type=Path)
L2001:     parser.add_argument("--resume-checkpoint", type=Path)
L2002:     parser.add_argument("--seed", type=int, default=Config.seed)
L2003:     parser.add_argument("--ranking-batch-size", type=int, default=64)
L2004:     parser.add_argument("--prepare-only", action="store_true")
---
37

read_file train_current_model.py

+16:20
Recorded reasoning summary 33 words

Exploring Argument Configuration

I'm currently investigating how including previously omitted arguments like uniform_negatives and inbatch_negatives in CLI configurations might impact performance. I'm also looking into the interaction between draw_full_history_filtered_negatives and in-batch negative sampling.

Recorded reasoning summary 34 words

Analyzing In-Batch Sampling Logic

I'm dissecting the in-batch negative sampling mechanism when inbatch_sampling is set to "frequency." Specifically, I'm examining how config.inbatch_negatives influences the selection of sampled indices directly from the batch of targets.

Recorded reasoning summary 46 words

Refining In-Batch Negative Selection

I'm currently focusing on the selection of in-batch negatives, specifically addressing the potential issue where a randomly chosen negative might coincidentally be the user's actual target or an item they've already interacted with. I'm examining the logic for handling these invalid selections.

Recorded reasoning summary 44 words

Testing Negative Replacement Logic

I'm verifying that the current logic correctly handles invalid in-batch negatives by replacing them. I'm also exploring whether these replacements should come from a uniform draw or another in-batch draw, and considering how hard or popularity-based negatives fit into this.

Recorded reasoning summary 47 words

Verifying Item Representation

I'm investigating a specific item's representation by verifying its low probability of being sampled as a negative due to its absence in target batches. I'm planning to test training configurations, starting with InfoNCE loss and frequency-based in-batch negatives, and will then inspect item norms.

Recorded reasoning summary 30 words

Validating Logit Calculations

I'm now focused on validating the computed logits, particularly for InfoNCE loss. I'm scrutinizing how the temperature scaling impacts the final logit values before the cross-entropy calculation.

Recorded reasoning summary 44 words

Validating Code Integration

I'm currently tracing the integration of new code snippets within train_current_model.py to ensure seamless execution. My immediate plan is to run a validation experiment using the provided command, focusing on the timing of training and ranking processes to assess performance impacts.

Recorded reasoning summary 35 words

Examining Loss Type Impact

I'm verifying how adding new fields like loss_type and temperature to Config affects downstream functions. My immediate focus is on score_target_microbatches, specifically its pair_accuracy calculation, and how it interacts with config.loss_type.

Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "start_line": 645,
  "end_line": 685,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py"
}

Tool response


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Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 686.

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    uniform = torch.randint(
        n_items,
        (batch_size, config.uniform_negatives),
        generator=generator,
        device="cpu",
    )
    inbatch = torch.empty((batch_size, 0), dtype=torch.long)
    corrected_count = 0
    if config.inbatch_negatives:
        unique_targets = torch.unique(targets.detach().cpu())
        corrected_count = min(
            config.inbatch_negatives, max(len(unique_targets) - 1, 0)
        )
        if corrected_count:
            priorities = torch.rand(
                (batch_size, len(unique_targets)), generator=generator
            )
            priorities.masked_fill_(
                unique_targets[None, :].eq(
                    torch.from_numpy(targets_cpu)[:, None]
                ),
                -1.0,
            )
            columns = torch.topk(
                priorities, k=corrected_count, dim=1
            ).indices
            inbatch = unique_targets[columns]
        if corrected_count < config.inbatch_negatives:
            filler = torch.randint(
                n_items,
                (batch_size, config.inbatch_negatives - corrected_count),
                generator=generator,
                device="cpu",
            )
            inbatch = torch.cat([inbatch, filler], dim=1)

    negatives = torch.cat([uniform, inbatch], dim=1).numpy()
    correction = np.ones_like(negatives, dtype=np.float32)
    if corrected_count:
        correction[
            :, config.uniform_negatives : config.uniform_negatives + corrected_count
38

read_file train_current_model.py

+16:27
Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Exploring In-batch Sampling

I'm currently focusing on the specific scenario where config.inbatch_sampling is set to "frequency." My thought process is delving into how this impacts the sampling of in-batch negatives, particularly how random targets from the current batch are selected.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Refining Frequency Sampling

My current focus is on optimizing the "frequency" in-batch sampling, specifically how random targets are chosen from the current batch. I'm also examining the rejection loop's efficiency in handling invalid negatives and ensuring proper replacement strategies are implemented.

Recorded reasoning summary 41 words

Analyzing Correction Factors

I'm considering the implications of the correction factor in BCE loss. If inbatch_correction_power is zero, this factor becomes a simple one, which I'm verifying. I'm also pivoting to investigate standard InfoNCE loss before diving deeper into logQ corrections.

Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "start_line": 50,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "end_line": 80
}

Tool response


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Status: Showing lines 50-80 of 2165 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 81.

--- FILE CONTENT (truncated) ---
    dropout: float = 0.05
    epochs: int = 1
    learning_rate: float = 1.0e-3
    weight_decay: float = 1.0e-5
    gradient_clip: float = 2.0
    loss_microbatch_size: int = 65_536
    uniform_negatives: int = 24
    inbatch_negatives: int = 8
    inbatch_correction_power: float = 0.5
    inbatch_correction_min: float = 0.25
    inbatch_correction_max: float = 4.0
    negative_filter_scope: str = "full-training-history"
    target_weighting: str = "organic-strong"
    ordinary_target_weight: float = 0.25
    organic_strong_target_weight: float = 1.0
    organic_like_target_weight: float = 3.0
    discovery_horizon_days: int = 7
    validation_fraction: float = 0.10
    max_train_targets_per_user: int = 128
    max_validation_targets_per_user: int = 16
    early_stopping_patience: int = 1
    early_stopping_min_delta: float = 1.0e-4
    seed: int = 29


@dataclass(frozen=True)
class CandidateSet:
    uids: np.ndarray
    item_ids: np.ndarray
    packed: np.ndarray
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Tool callreplace/app/solution/train_current_model.py Error

Tool call · Input

{
  "allow_multiple": false,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "old_string": "    uniform_negatives: int = 24\n    inbatch_negatives: int = 8\n    inbatch_correction_power: float = 0.5\n    inbatch_correction_min: float = 0.25\n    inbatch_correction_max: float = 4.0\n    negative_filter_scope: str = \"full-training-history\"\n    target_weighting: str = \"organic-strong\"",
  "instruction": "Add loss_type, temperature, and inbatch_sampling to Config",
  "new_string": "    uniform_negatives: int = 24\n    inbatch_negatives: int = 8\n    inbatch_correction_power: float = 0.5\n    inbatch_correction_min: float = 0.25\n    inbatch_correction_max: float = 4.0\n    negative_filter_scope: str = \"full-training-history\"\n    loss_type: str = \"bce\"\n    temperature: float = 0.1\n    inbatch_sampling: str = \"unique\"\n    target_weighting: str = \"organic-strong\""
}

Tool response · Tool error

EACCES: permission denied, open '/app/solution/train_current_model.py'
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Check file permissions in /app/solution

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Tool callrun_shell_commandCheck file permissions in /app/solution Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "ls -la /app/solution",
  "description": "Check file permissions in /app/solution"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: total 524012
drwxr-xr-x 1 agent agent      4096 Sep 29 05:46 .
drwxr-xr-x 1 agent agent      4096 Sep 29 05:32 ..
-rw-r--r-- 1 agent agent   1244230 Sep 29 05:44 production_validation.parquet
-r--r--r-- 1 agent agent     80058 Sep 29 05:46 train_current_model.py
-r--r--r-- 1 agent agent     15985 Sep 29 05:46 two_tower_model.py
-rw-r--r-- 1 agent agent 535225808 Sep 29 05:38 val_cache.npz
Process Group PGID: 1874
</untrusted_context>
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Grant write permissions to agent user for solution python files

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Recorded reasoning summary 35 words

Fixing Permissions

I've encountered a read-only issue with files copied from the current model directory. My plan is to rectify this by applying write permissions to the files within the solution directory using chmod u+w.

Tool callrun_shell_commandGrant write permissions to agent user for solution python files Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "description": "Grant write permissions to agent user for solution python files",
  "command": "chmod u+w /app/solution/*.py"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: (empty)
Process Group PGID: 1877
</untrusted_context>
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Verify permissions in /app/solution

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Tool callrun_shell_commandVerify permissions in /app/solution Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "ls -la /app/solution",
  "description": "Verify permissions in /app/solution"
}

Tool response

<untrusted_context>
Output: total 524012
drwxr-xr-x 1 agent agent      4096 Sep 29 05:46 .
drwxr-xr-x 1 agent agent      4096 Sep 29 05:32 ..
-rw-r--r-- 1 agent agent   1244230 Sep 29 05:44 production_validation.parquet
-rw-r--r-- 1 agent agent     80058 Sep 29 05:46 train_current_model.py
-rw-r--r-- 1 agent agent     15985 Sep 29 05:46 two_tower_model.py
-rw-r--r-- 1 agent agent 535225808 Sep 29 05:38 val_cache.npz
Process Group PGID: 1880
</untrusted_context>
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replace train_current_model.py

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Tool callreplace/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "allow_multiple": false,
  "new_string": "    uniform_negatives: int = 24\n    inbatch_negatives: int = 8\n    inbatch_correction_power: float = 0.5\n    inbatch_correction_min: float = 0.25\n    inbatch_correction_max: float = 4.0\n    negative_filter_scope: str = \"full-training-history\"\n    loss_type: str = \"bce\"\n    temperature: float = 0.1\n    inbatch_sampling: str = \"unique\"\n    target_weighting: str = \"organic-strong\"",
  "old_string": "    uniform_negatives: int = 24\n    inbatch_negatives: int = 8\n    inbatch_correction_power: float = 0.5\n    inbatch_correction_min: float = 0.25\n    inbatch_correction_max: float = 4.0\n    negative_filter_scope: str = \"full-training-history\"\n    target_weighting: str = \"organic-strong\"",
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "instruction": "Add loss_type, temperature, and inbatch_sampling to Config"
}

Tool response

Successfully modified file: /app/solution/train_current_model.py (1 replacements). Here is the updated code:
...
    inbatch_negatives: int = 8
    inbatch_correction_power: float = 0.5
    inbatch_correction_min: float = 0.25
    inbatch_correction_max: float = 4.0
    negative_filter_scope: str = "full-training-history"
    loss_type: str = "bce"
    temperature: float = 0.1
    inbatch_sampling: str = "unique"
    target_weighting: str = "organic-strong"
    ordinary_target_weight: float = 0.25
    organic_strong_target_weight: float = 1.0
    organic_like_target_weight: float = 3.0
    discovery_horizon_days: int = 7
...
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read_file train_current_model.py

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Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "start_line": 650,
  "end_line": 685
}

Tool response


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Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 686.

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        (batch_size, config.uniform_negatives),
        generator=generator,
        device="cpu",
    )
    inbatch = torch.empty((batch_size, 0), dtype=torch.long)
    corrected_count = 0
    if config.inbatch_negatives:
        unique_targets = torch.unique(targets.detach().cpu())
        corrected_count = min(
            config.inbatch_negatives, max(len(unique_targets) - 1, 0)
        )
        if corrected_count:
            priorities = torch.rand(
                (batch_size, len(unique_targets)), generator=generator
            )
            priorities.masked_fill_(
                unique_targets[None, :].eq(
                    torch.from_numpy(targets_cpu)[:, None]
                ),
                -1.0,
            )
            columns = torch.topk(
                priorities, k=corrected_count, dim=1
            ).indices
            inbatch = unique_targets[columns]
        if corrected_count < config.inbatch_negatives:
            filler = torch.randint(
                n_items,
                (batch_size, config.inbatch_negatives - corrected_count),
                generator=generator,
                device="cpu",
            )
            inbatch = torch.cat([inbatch, filler], dim=1)

    negatives = torch.cat([uniform, inbatch], dim=1).numpy()
    correction = np.ones_like(negatives, dtype=np.float32)
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Recorded reasoning summary 37 words

Exploring Batch Sampling

I'm currently deep in the draw_full_history_filtered_negatives function, specifically examining the frequency sampling case when inbatch_sampling is enabled and the batch size exceeds one. My focus is on understanding the rand_indices generation in this scenario.

Recorded reasoning summary 47 words

Refining In-Batch Sampling

I'm dissecting the generation of rand_indices when inbatch_sampling is active and frequency sampling is used with a batch size greater than one. My current focus is on the intricacies of creating these random indices within the draw_full_history_filtered_negatives function to ensure correct negative sample selection.

Tool callreplace/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "allow_multiple": false,
  "new_string": "    inbatch = torch.empty((batch_size, 0), dtype=torch.long)\n    corrected_count = 0\n    if config.inbatch_negatives:\n        if config.inbatch_sampling == \"frequency\" and batch_size > 1:\n            rand_indices = torch.randint(\n                batch_size,\n                (batch_size, config.inbatch_negatives),\n                generator=generator,\n                device=\"cpu\",\n            )\n            inbatch = torch.from_numpy(targets_cpu)[rand_indices]\n            corrected_count = config.inbatch_negatives\n        else:\n            unique_targets = torch.unique(targets.detach().cpu())\n            corrected_count = min(\n                config.inbatch_negatives, max(len(unique_targets) - 1, 0)\n            )\n            if corrected_count:\n                priorities = torch.rand(\n                    (batch_size, len(unique_targets)), generator=generator\n                )\n                priorities.masked_fill_(\n                    unique_targets[None, :].eq(\n                        torch.from_numpy(targets_cpu)[:, None]\n                    ),\n                    -1.0,\n                )\n                columns = torch.topk(\n                    priorities, k=corrected_count, dim=1\n                ).indices\n                inbatch = unique_targets[columns]\n            if corrected_count < config.inbatch_negatives:\n                filler = torch.randint(\n                    n_items,\n                    (batch_size, config.inbatch_negatives - corrected_count),\n                    generator=generator,\n                    device=\"cpu\",\n                )\n                inbatch = torch.cat([inbatch, filler], dim=1)",
  "instruction": "Support frequency-based in-batch sampling in draw_full_history_filtered_negatives",
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "old_string": "    inbatch = torch.empty((batch_size, 0), dtype=torch.long)\n    corrected_count = 0\n    if config.inbatch_negatives:\n        unique_targets = torch.unique(targets.detach().cpu())\n        corrected_count = min(\n            config.inbatch_negatives, max(len(unique_targets) - 1, 0)\n        )\n        if corrected_count:\n            priorities = torch.rand(\n                (batch_size, len(unique_targets)), generator=generator\n            )\n            priorities.masked_fill_(\n                unique_targets[None, :].eq(\n                    torch.from_numpy(targets_cpu)[:, None]\n                ),\n                -1.0,\n            )\n            columns = torch.topk(\n                priorities, k=corrected_count, dim=1\n            ).indices\n            inbatch = unique_targets[columns]\n        if corrected_count < config.inbatch_negatives:\n            filler = torch.randint(\n                n_items,\n                (batch_size, config.inbatch_negatives - corrected_count),\n                generator=generator,\n                device=\"cpu\",\n            )\n            inbatch = torch.cat([inbatch, filler], dim=1)"
}

Tool response

Successfully modified file: /app/solution/train_current_model.py (1 replacements). Here is the updated code:
...
        device="cpu",
    )
    inbatch = torch.empty((batch_size, 0), dtype=torch.long)
    corrected_count = 0
    if config.inbatch_negatives:
        if config.inbatch_sampling == "frequency" and batch_size > 1:
            rand_indices = torch.randint(
                batch_size,
                (batch_size, config.inbatch_negatives),
                generator=generator,
                device="cpu",
            )
            inbatch = torch.from_numpy(targets_cpu)[rand_indices]
            corrected_count = config.inbatch_negatives
        else:
            unique_targets = torch.unique(targets.detach().cpu())
            corrected_count = min(
                config.inbatch_negatives, max(len(unique_targets) - 1, 0)
            )
            if corrected_count:
                priorities = torch.rand(
                    (batch_size, len(unique_targets)), generator=generator
                )
                priorities.masked_fill_(
                    unique_targets[None, :].eq(
                        torch.from_numpy(targets_cpu)[:, None]
                    ),
                    -1.0,
                )
                columns = torch.topk(
                    priorities, k=corrected_count, dim=1
                ).indices
                inbatch = unique_targets[columns]
            if corrected_count < config.inbatch_negatives:
                filler = torch.randint(
                    n_items,
                    (batch_size, config.inbatch_negatives - corrected_count),
                    generator=generator,
                    device="cpu",
                )
                inbatch = torch.cat([inbatch, filler], dim=1)

    negatives = torch.cat([uniform, inbatch], dim=1).numpy()
    correction = np.ones_like(negatives, dtype=np.float32)
    if corrected_count:
        correction[
...
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read_file train_current_model.py

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Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "end_line": 1195,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "start_line": 1165
}

Tool response


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Status: Showing lines 1165-1195 of 2178 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 1196.

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        numeric[:, :4] = flat_activity[begin:end]
        numeric[:, 4] = np.log1p(counts[:, 0]) / 6.0
        numeric[:, 5] = np.log1p(counts[:, 1]) / 4.0
        query_vectors = user_queries(
            model,
            sequence_input,
            liked_vectors,
            disliked_vectors,
            torch.from_numpy(numeric).to(device),
        )
        positive_vectors, negative_vectors = candidate_vectors(
            model,
            positive_items[begin:end],
            negatives[begin:end],
        )
        positive_logits = (query_vectors * positive_vectors).sum(dim=1)
        negative_logits = torch.einsum(
            "bd,bkd->bk", query_vectors, negative_vectors
        )
        positive_loss = F.softplus(-positive_logits)
        negative_loss = corrected_negative_loss(
            negative_logits, negative_weights[begin:end], config
        )
        selected_weights = torch.from_numpy(
            sample_weights[begin:end].astype(np.float32, copy=False)
        ).to(device)
        loss_sum = (
            selected_weights * (positive_loss + negative_loss) / 2.0
        ).sum()
        if not bool(torch.isfinite(loss_sum)):
            raise RuntimeError("dense next-item training produced non-finite loss")
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replace train_current_model.py

+17:07
Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Refining Microbatch Scoring

I'm currently examining the score_target_microbatches function, specifically how positive and negative logits are computed. My focus is on the matrix multiplications and the einsum operation used for calculating the similarity scores, ensuring their efficiency and correctness within the microbatching framework.

Tool callreplace/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "new_string": "        positive_logits = (query_vectors * positive_vectors).sum(dim=1)\n        negative_logits = torch.einsum(\n            \"bd,bkd->bk\", query_vectors, negative_vectors\n        )\n        selected_weights = torch.from_numpy(\n            sample_weights[begin:end].astype(np.float32, copy=False)\n        ).to(device)\n        if config.loss_type == \"infonce\":\n            logits = torch.cat(\n                [positive_logits.unsqueeze(1), negative_logits], dim=1\n            ) / config.temperature\n            target_indices = torch.zeros(\n                len(logits), dtype=torch.long, device=device\n            )\n            loss = F.cross_entropy(logits, target_indices, reduction=\"none\")\n            loss_sum = (selected_weights * loss).sum()\n        else:\n            positive_loss = F.softplus(-positive_logits)\n            negative_loss = corrected_negative_loss(\n                negative_logits, negative_weights[begin:end], config\n            )\n            loss_sum = (\n                selected_weights * (positive_loss + negative_loss) / 2.0\n            ).sum()",
  "allow_multiple": false,
  "old_string": "        positive_logits = (query_vectors * positive_vectors).sum(dim=1)\n        negative_logits = torch.einsum(\n            \"bd,bkd->bk\", query_vectors, negative_vectors\n        )\n        positive_loss = F.softplus(-positive_logits)\n        negative_loss = corrected_negative_loss(\n            negative_logits, negative_weights[begin:end], config\n        )\n        selected_weights = torch.from_numpy(\n            sample_weights[begin:end].astype(np.float32, copy=False)\n        ).to(device)\n        loss_sum = (\n            selected_weights * (positive_loss + negative_loss) / 2.0\n        ).sum()",
  "instruction": "Support InfoNCE loss in score_target_microbatches"
}

Tool response

Successfully modified file: /app/solution/train_current_model.py (1 replacements). Here is the updated code:
...
        )
        positive_logits = (query_vectors * positive_vectors).sum(dim=1)
        negative_logits = torch.einsum(
            "bd,bkd->bk", query_vectors, negative_vectors
        )
        selected_weights = torch.from_numpy(
            sample_weights[begin:end].astype(np.float32, copy=False)
        ).to(device)
        if config.loss_type == "infonce":
            logits = torch.cat(
                [positive_logits.unsqueeze(1), negative_logits], dim=1
            ) / config.temperature
            target_indices = torch.zeros(
                len(logits), dtype=torch.long, device=device
            )
            loss = F.cross_entropy(logits, target_indices, reduction="none")
            loss_sum = (selected_weights * loss).sum()
        else:
            positive_loss = F.softplus(-positive_logits)
            negative_loss = corrected_negative_loss(
                negative_logits, negative_weights[begin:end], config
            )
            loss_sum = (
                selected_weights * (positive_loss + negative_loss) / 2.0
            ).sum()
        if not bool(torch.isfinite(loss_sum)):
            raise RuntimeError("dense next-item training produced non-finite loss")
        if backward:
            (loss_sum / total_weight).backward()
            if sequence_input.grad is None:
...
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read_file train_current_model.py

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Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "end_line": 1970,
  "start_line": 1935
}

Tool response


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Status: Showing lines 1935-1970 of 2188 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 1971.

--- FILE CONTENT (truncated) ---
def write_ranking(frame: pd.DataFrame, output: Path) -> None:
    output.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
    if output.suffix == ".parquet":
        frame.to_parquet(output, index=False, compression="zstd")
    elif output.suffix == ".csv":
        frame.to_csv(output, index=False)
    else:
        raise ValueError("--output must end in .parquet or .csv")


def main() -> int:
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description=__doc__)
    parser.add_argument(
        "--stage", choices=("validation", "submission"), default="validation"
    )
    parser.add_argument("--output", type=Path, required=True)
    parser.add_argument("--public-dir", type=Path, required=True)
    parser.add_argument("--prepared-cache", type=Path)
    parser.add_argument("--device", choices=("cpu", "mps"), default="cpu")
    parser.add_argument("--threads", type=int, default=8)
    parser.add_argument("--bptt-steps", type=int, default=Config.bptt_steps)
    parser.add_argument(
        "--user-batch-size", type=int, default=Config.user_batch_size
    )
    parser.add_argument("--epochs", type=int, default=Config.epochs)
    parser.add_argument("--learning-rate", type=float, default=Config.learning_rate)
    parser.add_argument(
        "--loss-microbatch-size",
        type=int,
        default=Config.loss_microbatch_size,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--negative-filter-scope",
        choices=("full-training-history", "last-100"),
        default=Config.negative_filter_scope,
    )
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read_file train_current_model.py

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Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "start_line": 1970,
  "end_line": 2050
}

Tool response


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Status: Showing lines 1970-2050 of 2188 total lines.
Action: To read more of the file, you can use the 'start_line' and 'end_line' parameters in a subsequent 'read_file' call. For example, to read the next section of the file, use start_line: 2051.

--- FILE CONTENT (truncated) ---
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--target-weighting",
        choices=("discovery-graded", "organic-strong", "uniform"),
        default=Config.target_weighting,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--ordinary-target-weight",
        type=float,
        default=Config.ordinary_target_weight,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--organic-strong-target-weight",
        type=float,
        default=Config.organic_strong_target_weight,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--organic-like-target-weight",
        type=float,
        default=Config.organic_like_target_weight,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--discovery-horizon-days",
        type=int,
        default=Config.discovery_horizon_days,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--validation-fraction",
        type=float,
        default=Config.validation_fraction,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--max-train-targets-per-user",
        type=int,
        default=Config.max_train_targets_per_user,
        help="retain this many recent pre-validation targets per user; 0 is uncapped",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--max-validation-targets-per-user",
        type=int,
        default=Config.max_validation_targets_per_user,
        help="retain this many final validation targets per user; 0 is uncapped",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--early-stopping-patience",
        type=int,
        default=Config.early_stopping_patience,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--early-stopping-min-delta",
        type=float,
        default=Config.early_stopping_min_delta,
    )
    parser.add_argument("--checkpoint-dir", type=Path)
    parser.add_argument("--resume-checkpoint", type=Path)
    parser.add_argument("--seed", type=int, default=Config.seed)
    parser.add_argument("--ranking-batch-size", type=int, default=64)
    parser.add_argument("--prepare-only", action="store_true")
    args = parser.parse_args()

    if args.threads < 1 or args.bptt_steps < 2 or args.user_batch_size < 1:
        parser.error("threads, BPTT steps, and user batch size must be positive")
    if (
        args.epochs < 1
        or args.learning_rate <= 0
        or args.loss_microbatch_size < 1
        or args.early_stopping_patience < 1
        or args.early_stopping_min_delta < 0
        or args.ordinary_target_weight <= 0
        or args.organic_strong_target_weight <= 0
        or args.organic_like_target_weight <= 0
        or args.discovery_horizon_days < 1
        or args.max_train_targets_per_user < 0
        or args.max_validation_targets_per_user < 0
    ):
        parser.error("training counts, learning rate, and patience are invalid")
    if not 0.0 < args.validation_fraction < 1.0:
        parser.error("validation fraction must be strictly between zero and one")
    public = args.public_dir.resolve()
    if not (public / "data" / "candidate_catalog.parquet").is_file():
        parser.error(f"public task data not found under {public}")
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read_file train_current_model.py

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Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "start_line": 2050,
  "end_line": 2090,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py"
}

Tool response


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Status: Showing lines 2050-2090 of 2188 total lines.
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--- FILE CONTENT (truncated) ---
        parser.error(f"public task data not found under {public}")
    config = Config(
        bptt_steps=args.bptt_steps,
        user_batch_size=args.user_batch_size,
        epochs=args.epochs,
        learning_rate=args.learning_rate,
        loss_microbatch_size=args.loss_microbatch_size,
        negative_filter_scope=args.negative_filter_scope,
        target_weighting=args.target_weighting,
        ordinary_target_weight=args.ordinary_target_weight,
        organic_strong_target_weight=args.organic_strong_target_weight,
        organic_like_target_weight=args.organic_like_target_weight,
        discovery_horizon_days=args.discovery_horizon_days,
        validation_fraction=args.validation_fraction,
        max_train_targets_per_user=args.max_train_targets_per_user,
        max_validation_targets_per_user=args.max_validation_targets_per_user,
        early_stopping_patience=args.early_stopping_patience,
        early_stopping_min_delta=args.early_stopping_min_delta,
        seed=args.seed,
    )
    torch.set_num_threads(args.threads)
    torch.set_num_interop_threads(1)
    seed_everything(config.seed)
    device = torch.device(args.device)
    if device.type == "mps" and not torch.backends.mps.is_available():
        parser.error("MPS was requested but is unavailable")

    started = time.monotonic()
    prepared, eligibility = load_or_prepare(
        public,
        args.stage,
        config,
        args.prepared_cache.resolve() if args.prepared_cache else None,
    )
    target_partition = chronological_target_partition(
        prepared,
        config.validation_fraction,
        config.max_train_targets_per_user,
        config.max_validation_targets_per_user,
    )
    if args.prepare_only:
51

replace train_current_model.py

+17:22
Recorded reasoning summary 29 words

Implementing CLI Arguments

I'm integrating CLI arguments for loss type, temperature, and in-batch sampling into the parser, ensuring they are correctly passed to the Config object for flexible experimentation.

Tool callreplace/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "new_string": "    parser.add_argument(\n        \"--negative-filter-scope\",\n        choices=(\"full-training-history\", \"last-100\"),\n        default=Config.negative_filter_scope,\n    )\n    parser.add_argument(\n        \"--loss-type\",\n        choices=(\"bce\", \"infonce\"),\n        default=Config.loss_type,\n    )\n    parser.add_argument(\n        \"--temperature\",\n        type=float,\n        default=Config.temperature,\n    )\n    parser.add_argument(\n        \"--inbatch-sampling\",\n        choices=(\"unique\", \"frequency\"),\n        default=Config.inbatch_sampling,\n    )\n    parser.add_argument(\n        \"--uniform-negatives\",\n        type=int,\n        default=Config.uniform_negatives,\n    )\n    parser.add_argument(\n        \"--inbatch-negatives\",\n        type=int,\n        default=Config.inbatch_negatives,\n    )\n    parser.add_argument(\n        \"--inbatch-correction-power\",\n        type=float,\n        default=Config.inbatch_correction_power,\n    )",
  "old_string": "    parser.add_argument(\n        \"--negative-filter-scope\",\n        choices=(\"full-training-history\", \"last-100\"),\n        default=Config.negative_filter_scope,\n    )",
  "allow_multiple": false,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "instruction": "Add CLI arguments for loss_type, temperature, inbatch_sampling, uniform_negatives, inbatch_negatives, inbatch_correction_power"
}

Tool response

Successfully modified file: /app/solution/train_current_model.py (1 replacements). Here is the updated code:
...
        "--negative-filter-scope",
        choices=("full-training-history", "last-100"),
        default=Config.negative_filter_scope,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--loss-type",
        choices=("bce", "infonce"),
        default=Config.loss_type,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--temperature",
        type=float,
        default=Config.temperature,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--inbatch-sampling",
        choices=("unique", "frequency"),
        default=Config.inbatch_sampling,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--uniform-negatives",
        type=int,
        default=Config.uniform_negatives,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--inbatch-negatives",
        type=int,
        default=Config.inbatch_negatives,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--inbatch-correction-power",
        type=float,
        default=Config.inbatch_correction_power,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--target-weighting",
        choices=("discovery-graded", "organic-strong", "uniform"),
        default=Config.target_weighting,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
...
52

read_file train_current_model.py

+17:26
Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "start_line": 2040,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "end_line": 2090
}

Tool response


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        default=Config.max_validation_targets_per_user,
        help="retain this many final validation targets per user; 0 is uncapped",
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--early-stopping-patience",
        type=int,
        default=Config.early_stopping_patience,
    )
    parser.add_argument(
        "--early-stopping-min-delta",
        type=float,
        default=Config.early_stopping_min_delta,
    )
    parser.add_argument("--checkpoint-dir", type=Path)
    parser.add_argument("--resume-checkpoint", type=Path)
    parser.add_argument("--seed", type=int, default=Config.seed)
    parser.add_argument("--ranking-batch-size", type=int, default=64)
    parser.add_argument("--prepare-only", action="store_true")
    args = parser.parse_args()

    if args.threads < 1 or args.bptt_steps < 2 or args.user_batch_size < 1:
        parser.error("threads, BPTT steps, and user batch size must be positive")
    if (
        args.epochs < 1
        or args.learning_rate <= 0
        or args.loss_microbatch_size < 1
        or args.early_stopping_patience < 1
        or args.early_stopping_min_delta < 0
        or args.ordinary_target_weight <= 0
        or args.organic_strong_target_weight <= 0
        or args.organic_like_target_weight <= 0
        or args.discovery_horizon_days < 1
        or args.max_train_targets_per_user < 0
        or args.max_validation_targets_per_user < 0
    ):
        parser.error("training counts, learning rate, and patience are invalid")
    if not 0.0 < args.validation_fraction < 1.0:
        parser.error("validation fraction must be strictly between zero and one")
    public = args.public_dir.resolve()
    if not (public / "data" / "candidate_catalog.parquet").is_file():
        parser.error(f"public task data not found under {public}")
    config = Config(
        bptt_steps=args.bptt_steps,
        user_batch_size=args.user_batch_size,
        epochs=args.epochs,
        learning_rate=args.learning_rate,
        loss_microbatch_size=args.loss_microbatch_size,
        negative_filter_scope=args.negative_filter_scope,
        target_weighting=args.target_weighting,
        ordinary_target_weight=args.ordinary_target_weight,
        organic_strong_target_weight=args.organic_strong_target_weight,
53

read_file train_current_model.py

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Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

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  "end_line": 2115,
  "start_line": 2085,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py"
}

Tool response


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        learning_rate=args.learning_rate,
        loss_microbatch_size=args.loss_microbatch_size,
        negative_filter_scope=args.negative_filter_scope,
        target_weighting=args.target_weighting,
        ordinary_target_weight=args.ordinary_target_weight,
        organic_strong_target_weight=args.organic_strong_target_weight,
        organic_like_target_weight=args.organic_like_target_weight,
        discovery_horizon_days=args.discovery_horizon_days,
        validation_fraction=args.validation_fraction,
        max_train_targets_per_user=args.max_train_targets_per_user,
        max_validation_targets_per_user=args.max_validation_targets_per_user,
        early_stopping_patience=args.early_stopping_patience,
        early_stopping_min_delta=args.early_stopping_min_delta,
        seed=args.seed,
    )
    torch.set_num_threads(args.threads)
    torch.set_num_interop_threads(1)
    seed_everything(config.seed)
    device = torch.device(args.device)
    if device.type == "mps" and not torch.backends.mps.is_available():
        parser.error("MPS was requested but is unavailable")

    started = time.monotonic()
    prepared, eligibility = load_or_prepare(
        public,
        args.stage,
        config,
        args.prepared_cache.resolve() if args.prepared_cache else None,
    )
    target_partition = chronological_target_partition(
        prepared,
54

replace train_current_model.py

+17:35
Tool callreplace/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "allow_multiple": false,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py",
  "old_string": "        learning_rate=args.learning_rate,\n        loss_microbatch_size=args.loss_microbatch_size,\n        negative_filter_scope=args.negative_filter_scope,\n        target_weighting=args.target_weighting,",
  "new_string": "        learning_rate=args.learning_rate,\n        loss_microbatch_size=args.loss_microbatch_size,\n        uniform_negatives=args.uniform_negatives,\n        inbatch_negatives=args.inbatch_negatives,\n        inbatch_correction_power=args.inbatch_correction_power,\n        negative_filter_scope=args.negative_filter_scope,\n        loss_type=args.loss_type,\n        temperature=args.temperature,\n        inbatch_sampling=args.inbatch_sampling,\n        target_weighting=args.target_weighting,",
  "instruction": "Pass loss_type, temperature, inbatch_sampling, uniform_negatives, inbatch_negatives, inbatch_correction_power to Config"
}

Tool response

Successfully modified file: /app/solution/train_current_model.py (1 replacements). Here is the updated code:
...
        bptt_steps=args.bptt_steps,
        user_batch_size=args.user_batch_size,
        epochs=args.epochs,
        learning_rate=args.learning_rate,
        loss_microbatch_size=args.loss_microbatch_size,
        uniform_negatives=args.uniform_negatives,
        inbatch_negatives=args.inbatch_negatives,
        inbatch_correction_power=args.inbatch_correction_power,
        negative_filter_scope=args.negative_filter_scope,
        loss_type=args.loss_type,
        temperature=args.temperature,
        inbatch_sampling=args.inbatch_sampling,
        target_weighting=args.target_weighting,
        ordinary_target_weight=args.ordinary_target_weight,
        organic_strong_target_weight=args.organic_strong_target_weight,
        organic_like_target_weight=args.organic_like_target_weight,
        discovery_horizon_days=args.discovery_horizon_days,
...
55

read_file train_current_model.py

+18:02
Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

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  "end_line": 180,
  "start_line": 150,
  "file_path": "/app/solution/train_current_model.py"
}

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    torch.manual_seed(seed)


def model_config(config: Config) -> base.TowerConfig:
    """Map the dense trainer configuration onto the unchanged tower."""
    return base.TowerConfig(
        sequence_length=config.bptt_steps,
        embedding_dim=config.embedding_dim,
        hidden_dim=config.hidden_dim,
        user_hidden_1=config.user_hidden_1,
        user_hidden_2=config.user_hidden_2,
        item_hidden_1=config.item_hidden_1,
        item_hidden_2=config.item_hidden_2,
        dropout=config.dropout,
        epochs=config.epochs,
        learning_rate=config.learning_rate,
        weight_decay=config.weight_decay,
        gradient_clip=config.gradient_clip,
        uniform_negatives=config.uniform_negatives,
        inbatch_negatives=config.inbatch_negatives,
        inbatch_correction_power=config.inbatch_correction_power,
        inbatch_correction_min=config.inbatch_correction_min,
        inbatch_correction_max=config.inbatch_correction_max,
        seed=config.seed,
    )


def append_state_snapshot(
    active_likes: dict[int, int],
    active_dislikes: dict[int, int],
    n_items: int,
56

Verify syntax and cache loading with prepare-only

+18:06
Recorded reasoning summary 35 words

Testing Configuration Propagation

I'm verifying that model_config correctly passes uniform_negatives and inbatch_negatives from the main config. My next step is a syntax check with --prepare-only to confirm smooth execution and catch any parsing errors early.

Tool callrun_shell_commandVerify syntax and cache loading with prepare-only Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "python /app/solution/train_current_model.py \\\n  --stage validation \\\n  --public-dir /task \\\n  --prepared-cache /app/solution/val_cache.npz \\\n  --output /app/solution/dummy.parquet \\\n  --prepare-only",
  "description": "Verify syntax and cache loading with prepare-only"
}

Tool response

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Output: loaded full-sequence cache: tokens=20,056,329 targets=20,047,194
{
  "stage": "validation",
  "sequence_users": 9135,
  "sequence_tokens": 20056329,
  "next_item_targets": 20047194,
  "selected_training_targets": 1052953,
  "selected_validation_targets": 130103,
  "discarded_old_targets": 18864138,
  "target_users": 8456,
  "runtime_seconds": 0.569,
  "config": {
    "bptt_steps": 100,
    "user_batch_size": 64,
    "embedding_dim": 192,
    "hidden_dim": 192,
    "user_hidden_1": 512,
    "user_hidden_2": 256,
    "item_hidden_1": 512,
    "item_hidden_2": 256,
    "dropout": 0.05,
    "epochs": 1,
    "learning_rate": 0.001,
    "weight_decay": 1e-05,
    "gradient_clip": 2.0,
    "loss_microbatch_size": 65536,
    "uniform_negatives": 24,
    "inbatch_negatives": 8,
    "inbatch_correction_power": 0.5,
    "inbatch_correction_min": 0.25,
    "inbatch_correction_max": 4.0,
    "negative_filter_scope": "full-training-history",
    "loss_type": "bce",
    "temperature": 0.1,
    "inbatch_sampling": "unique",
    "target_weighting": "organic-strong",
    "ordinary_target_weight": 0.25,
    "organic_strong_target_weight": 1.0,
    "organic_like_target_weight": 3.0,
    "discovery_horizon_days": 7,
    "validation_fraction": 0.1,
    "max_train_targets_per_user": 128,
    "max_validation_targets_per_user": 16,
    "early_stopping_patience": 1,
    "early_stopping_min_delta": 0.0001,
    "seed": 29
  }
}
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57

Run validation with InfoNCE loss at tau=0.2

+18:38
Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Generating Initial Submission

My thoughts are now focused on generating the initial valid submission file. After a swift cache load and clean config parsing, I'm preparing to save the best valid submission, adhering to the core mandate for this attempt.

Recorded reasoning summary 52 words

Testing Submission Strategies

My current thinking is exploring submission strategies, specifically if generating a baseline submission now via --stage submission is feasible, though it would take about six minutes. I'm weighing this against running an initial validation experiment first, particularly to see if early improvements in NDCG@10 are possible with InfoNCE variants.

Recorded reasoning summary 54 words

Refining Loss Calculation

I'm currently examining the loss calculation, specifically the difference in normalization between the baseline BCE and the InfoNCE approach. The absence of a division by 2.0 in the InfoNCE loss calculation, coupled with its inherent logarithmic nature, necessitates careful consideration of the resulting loss values and their impact on training dynamics.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Analyzing Gradient Magnitudes

I'm currently analyzing the gradient magnitudes resulting from the InfoNCE loss. With a temperature ($\tau$) of 0.1, the scaling factor becomes 10, which is then constrained by the gradient clip of 2.0. I'm investigating typical temperatures for two-tower retrieval with raw dot products to contextualize these values.

Recorded reasoning summary 53 words

Investigating Temperature Effects

I'm currently exploring the impact of the temperature parameter ($\tau$) on softmax saturation. With a difference of 13.6 and $\tau=0.1$, softmax will quickly saturate. I'm testing $\tau=0.2$ and $\tau=0.5$, considering that for non-L2-normalized embeddings, temperatures typically range from 0.2 to 1.0. I need to verify if embedding normalization is permissible.

Model text

We will run training on the validation stage using the InfoNCE objective with temperature 0.2 to test if contrastive ranking improves over the baseline BCE loss.

Tool callrun_shell_commandRun validation with InfoNCE loss at tau=0.2 Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "python /app/solution/train_current_model.py \\\n  --stage validation \\\n  --public-dir /task \\\n  --prepared-cache /app/solution/val_cache.npz \\\n  --output /app/solution/val_infonce_t02.parquet \\\n  --loss-type infonce \\\n  --temperature 0.2",
  "description": "Run validation with InfoNCE loss at tau=0.2"
}

Tool response

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Output: loaded full-sequence cache: tokens=20,056,329 targets=20,047,194
chronological BCE window: train=1,052,953 validation=130,103 selected=1,183,056 discarded_old_targets=18,864,138 all=20,047,194
inbatch correction: min=0.250 mean_on_targets=1.001 max=4.000
target weighting=organic-strong min=0.250 mean=0.575 max=1.000
full-history false-negative filter: users=9,135 unique_user_items=5,524,275 bytes=34,256,250
epoch=1/1 batches=250 targets=987,417 batch_bce=2.834704 running_bce=2.844623 elapsed=198.3s
epoch=1/1 train_loss=2.83319 validation_loss=2.60024 pair_accuracy=0.770 train_targets=1,052,953 validation_targets=130,103 train_seconds=211.5 validation_seconds=16.1
restored best validation-BCE checkpoint: epoch=1 loss=2.600241
ranked users=1,024/8,456
ranked users=2,048/8,456
ranked users=3,072/8,456
ranked users=4,096/8,456
ranked users=5,120/8,456
ranked users=6,144/8,456
ranked users=7,168/8,456
ranked users=8,192/8,456
ranked users=8,456/8,456
{
  "baseline": "yambda-windowed-sequence-two-tower-base",
  "stage": "validation",
  "output": "/app/solution/val_infonce_t02.parquet",
  "rows": 845600,
  "users": 8456,
  "runtime_seconds": 313.347,
  "public_inputs_only": true,
  "architecture": {
    "family": "pure-windowed-sequence-two-tower",
    "sequence_training": "every-adjacent-target-within-recent-chronological-window",
    "sequence_encoder": "one-layer-GRU-dense-timestep-loss",
    "bptt_hidden_state": "carried-and-detached",
    "model_selection": "chronological-validation-BCE-early-stopping",
    "loss_execution": "gradient-accumulated-microbatches",
    "user_id_embedding": false,
    "user_mlp": "582-512-256-192",
    "item_mlp": "196-512-256-192",
    "normalization": "none",
    "score": "raw-dot-product",
    "objective": "sample-weighted-BCE-at-every-timestep",
    "negative_sampling": "24-uniform-plus-8-propensity-corrected-inbatch",
    "false_negative_filter": "full-training-history",
    "target_weighting": "organic-strong"
  },
  "config": {
    "bptt_steps": 100,
    "user_batch_size": 64,
    "embedding_dim": 192,
    "hidden_dim": 192,
    "user_hidden_1": 512,
    "user_hidden_2": 256,
    "item_hidden_1": 512,
    "item_hidden_2": 256,
    "dropout": 0.05,
    "epochs": 1,
    "learning_rate": 0.001,
    "weight_decay": 1e-05,
    "gradient_clip": 2.0,
    "loss_microbatch_size": 65536,
    "uniform_negatives": 24,
    "inbatch_negatives": 8,
    "inbatch_correction_power": 0.5,
    "inbatch_correction_min": 0.25,
    "inbatch_correction_max": 4.0,
    "negative_filter_scope": "full-training-history",
    "loss_type": "infonce",
    "temperature": 0.2,
    "inbatch_sampling": "unique",
    "target_weighting": "organic-strong",
    "ordinary_target_weight": 0.25,
    "organic_strong_target_weight": 1.0,
    "organic_like_target_weight": 3.0,
    "discovery_horizon_days": 7,
    "validation_fraction": 0.1,
    "max_train_targets_per_user": 128,
    "max_validation_targets_per_user": 16,
    "early_stopping_patience": 1,
    "early_stopping_min_delta": 0.0001,
    "seed": 29
  },
  "sequence_tokens": 20056329,
  "all_next_item_targets": 20047194,
  "selected_training_targets": 1052953,
  "selected_validation_targets": 130103,
  "discarded_old_targets": 18864138,
  "training_history": [
    {
      "epoch": 1.0,
      "loss": 2.833192685520754,
      "positive_logit": 0.14591490125550566,
      "negative_logit": -0.1324996562509899,
      "pair_accuracy": 0.7695968801551446,
      "targets": 1052953.0,
      "target_weight_sum": 632551.0,
      "batches": 266.0,
      "seconds": 211.50993273500012,
      "validation_loss": 2.6002409476253083,
      "validation_targets": 130103.0,
      "validation_target_weight_sum": 78769.25,
      "validation_seconds": 16.07279114500011
    }
  ],
  "embedding_diagnostics": {
    "query_norm_mean": 0.8764076232910156,
    "query_norm_std": 0.26191794872283936,
    "item_norm_mean": 0.8596771359443665,
    "item_norm_std": 0.2651780843734741
  },
  "torch_version": "2.8.0+cpu",
  "device": "cpu"
}
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58

Evaluate InfoNCE ranking on validation outcomes

+25:37
Tool callrun_shell_commandEvaluate InfoNCE ranking on validation outcomes Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "python /task/evaluate_public.py /app/solution/val_infonce_t02.parquet",
  "description": "Evaluate InfoNCE ranking on validation outcomes"
}

Tool response

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Output: {
  "model": "/app/solution/val_infonce_t02.parquet",
  "scores": {
    "quality_ndcg@10": 0.017,
    "quality_users": 4263
  }
}
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59

Run validation with target-weighting discovery-graded

+29:25
Recorded reasoning summary 45 words

Analyzing InfoNCE Performance

My current focus is on understanding why InfoNCE at $\tau = 0.2$ resulted in a lower NDCG@10. Preliminary diagnostics reveal a dramatic shrinkage in embedding norms, from 0.876 for queries to 0.859 for items. This suggests the temperature was likely too low.

Recorded reasoning summary 44 words

Investigating BCE Sampling

The recent exploration into BCE revealed that setting inbatch_correction_power to 0.0 effectively negates any in-batch negative downweighting, treating all sampled negatives equally regardless of their frequency. This contrasts sharply with the power of 0.5, which significantly amplified weights for rare items.

Recorded reasoning summary 39 words

Examining Discovery Graded Weights

I'm now investigating how discovery-graded target weighting interacts with BCE sampling. If popular items aren't downweighted when sampled as negatives, and discovery-graded is also active, it might lead to popular items receiving disproportionately high penalties.

Recorded reasoning summary 46 words

Evaluating Discovery Target Weights

I'm currently examining the discovery-graded target weighting mechanism. It appears that popular items, if not downweighted as negatives during BCE sampling, could face excessively high penalties when this weighting is also active, leading to an imbalance in their impact on model training.

Model text

We will test the impact of setting --target-weighting discovery-graded on the validation score.

Tool callrun_shell_commandRun validation with target-weighting discovery-graded Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "python /app/solution/train_current_model.py \\\n  --stage validation \\\n  --public-dir /task \\\n  --prepared-cache /app/solution/val_cache.npz \\\n  --output /app/solution/val_disc_graded.parquet \\\n  --target-weighting discovery-graded",
  "description": "Run validation with target-weighting discovery-graded"
}

Tool response

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Output: loaded full-sequence cache: tokens=20,056,329 targets=20,047,194
chronological BCE window: train=1,052,953 validation=130,103 selected=1,183,056 discarded_old_targets=18,864,138 all=20,047,194
inbatch correction: min=0.250 mean_on_targets=1.001 max=4.000
loaded organic-like outcomes: rows=301,527 users=7,526
grade-3 first-encounter targets=46,417 horizon_days=7
target weighting=discovery-graded min=0.250 mean=0.310 max=3.000
full-history false-negative filter: users=9,135 unique_user_items=5,524,275 bytes=34,256,250
epoch=1/1 batches=250 targets=987,417 batch_bce=0.551810 running_bce=0.544138 elapsed=197.7s
epoch=1/1 train_loss=0.54212 validation_loss=0.50483 pair_accuracy=0.760 train_targets=1,052,953 validation_targets=130,103 train_seconds=210.8 validation_seconds=16.0
restored best validation-BCE checkpoint: epoch=1 loss=0.504831
ranked users=1,024/8,456
ranked users=2,048/8,456
ranked users=3,072/8,456
ranked users=4,096/8,456
ranked users=5,120/8,456
ranked users=6,144/8,456
ranked users=7,168/8,456
ranked users=8,192/8,456
ranked users=8,456/8,456
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60

Evaluate discovery-graded ranking on validation outcomes

+46:26
Tool callrun_shell_commandEvaluate discovery-graded ranking on validation outcomes Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "description": "Evaluate discovery-graded ranking on validation outcomes",
  "command": "python /task/evaluate_public.py /app/solution/val_disc_graded.parquet"
}

Tool response

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61

read_file train_current_model.py

+46:59
Recorded reasoning summary 56 words

Improving NDCG Performance

My analysis shows a promising, though modest, improvement in NDCG@10 with the --target-weighting discovery-graded flag. However, I believe a significant leap forward is attainable by addressing the negative sampling strategy and its corresponding objective function, as per the prompt's directive. I'm now turning my attention to the prompt itself to refine this approach.

Recorded reasoning summary 34 words

Refining Negative Sampling

I'm digging into the negative sampling, specifically draw_full_history_filtered_negatives and corrected_negative_loss. My initial thought is to investigate the impact of setting inbatch_correction_power to 0.0, which would disable propensity downweighting for in-batch negatives.

Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Exploring In-Batch Sampling

I'm considering a shift in negative sampling, focusing on increasing the proportion of in-batch negatives. The hypothesis is that these locally relevant items offer a stronger training signal than the largely irrelevant uniform negatives, especially when sampled proportionally to frequency.

Recorded reasoning summary 34 words

Investigating Correction Weights

I'm re-examining corrected_negative_loss, particularly the line weights = correction[:, selected]. This suggests the 'correction' tensor directly influences the weighting of in-batch negatives, which is a crucial detail for understanding their impact.

Recorded reasoning summary 51 words

Simplifying Loss Calculation

I've realized that with inbatch_correction_power at 0.0, the corrected_negative_loss simplifies to the mean of raw in-batch negative logits. This means the overall loss becomes a simple weighted average of uniform and in-batch negative losses. I'm now questioning the (positive_loss + negative_loss) / 2.0 averaging in the loss summation.

Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Revising Loss Averaging

I'm re-evaluating the loss averaging. The current method seems to underweight the impact of negatives significantly, potentially pushing item embeddings in the wrong direction despite their negative occurrences. I'm considering how to adjust this to reflect actual occurrences more accurately.

Recorded reasoning summary 48 words

Rebalancing Gradients

I've identified a critical imbalance in gradient calculations. The negative loss is divided by the number of negatives (32), while the positive loss is not. This disproportionately amplifies positive gradients, leading to unstable learning, especially for popular items. I'm exploring ways to equalize these gradient contributions.

Recorded reasoning summary 55 words

Revising Negative Loss

I'm shifting my focus to the aggregation of negative logits, moving from a mean to a sum. This aligns with an unbiased estimator of the catalog sum and avoids the gradient imbalance I identified. I'm also exploring the Pairwise Ranking Loss (BPR) as a potential alternative due to its inherent gradient symmetry.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Analyzing BPR Gradients

I've discovered that BPR loss offers perfect gradient balance between positives and negatives, addressing the imbalance I previously observed. This symmetry seems highly promising for stable learning and potentially improving item embedding directions.

Recorded reasoning summary 44 words

Implementing BPR Loss

I've confirmed that implementing BPR loss is computationally efficient, taking under a millisecond per batch. This approach directly trains the model to rank positives above negatives, elegantly handling popular negative items with large gradients and eliminating the previous positive/negative gradient imbalance.

Recorded reasoning summary 46 words

Combining BPR with Sampling

I'm now considering a hybrid approach, integrating BPR loss with frequency-based in-batch negative sampling. My thinking is that this combination will allow us to leverage the gradient symmetry of BPR while also utilizing the more locally relevant, frequency-aware signal from in-batch negatives.

Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

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Tool response


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        positive_logits = (query_vectors * positive_vectors).sum(dim=1)
        negative_logits = torch.einsum(
            "bd,bkd->bk", query_vectors, negative_vectors
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                [positive_logits.unsqueeze(1), negative_logits], dim=1
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        else:
            positive_loss = F.softplus(-positive_logits)
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                negative_logits, negative_weights[begin:end], config
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62

replace train_current_model.py

+47:09
Tool callreplace/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

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Tool response

Successfully modified file: /app/solution/train_current_model.py (1 replacements). Here is the updated code:
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read_file train_current_model.py

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Tool callread_file/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

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Tool response


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    parser.add_argument("--learning-rate", type=float, default=Config.learning_rate)
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    parser.add_argument(
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replace train_current_model.py

+47:29
Tool callreplace/app/solution/train_current_model.py Returned

Tool call · Input

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}

Tool response

Successfully modified file: /app/solution/train_current_model.py (1 replacements). Here is the updated code:
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65

Run validation with BPR pairwise loss and frequency in-batch negatives

+47:33

Model text

We will test the BPR pairwise loss with frequency-based in-batch negative sampling (16 uniform and 16 frequency-sampled in-batch negatives) and discovery-graded target weighting on the validation stage.

Tool callrun_shell_commandRun validation with BPR pairwise loss and frequency in-batch negatives Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "description": "Run validation with BPR pairwise loss and frequency in-batch negatives",
  "command": "python /app/solution/train_current_model.py \\\n  --stage validation \\\n  --public-dir /task \\\n  --prepared-cache /app/solution/val_cache.npz \\\n  --output /app/solution/val_bpr_freq.parquet \\\n  --loss-type bpr \\\n  --inbatch-sampling frequency \\\n  --uniform-negatives 16 \\\n  --inbatch-negatives 16 \\\n  --target-weighting discovery-graded"
}

Tool response

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chronological BCE window: train=1,052,953 validation=130,103 selected=1,183,056 discarded_old_targets=18,864,138 all=20,047,194
inbatch correction: min=0.250 mean_on_targets=1.001 max=4.000
loaded organic-like outcomes: rows=301,527 users=7,526
grade-3 first-encounter targets=46,417 horizon_days=7
target weighting=discovery-graded min=0.250 mean=0.310 max=3.000
full-history false-negative filter: users=9,135 unique_user_items=5,524,275 bytes=34,256,250
epoch=1/1 batches=250 targets=987,417 batch_bce=0.451739 running_bce=0.512197 elapsed=171.1s
epoch=1/1 train_loss=0.50676 validation_loss=0.40838 pair_accuracy=0.740 train_targets=1,052,953 validation_targets=130,103 train_seconds=187.1 validation_seconds=28.2
restored best validation-BCE checkpoint: epoch=1 loss=0.408383
ranked users=1,024/8,456
ranked users=2,048/8,456
ranked users=3,072/8,456
ranked users=4,096/8,456
ranked users=5,120/8,456
ranked users=6,144/8,456
ranked users=7,168/8,456
ranked users=8,192/8,456
ranked users=8,456/8,456
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66

Evaluate BPR ranking on validation outcomes

+54:06
Tool callrun_shell_commandEvaluate BPR ranking on validation outcomes Returned

Tool call · Input

{
  "command": "python /task/evaluate_public.py /app/solution/val_bpr_freq.parquet",
  "description": "Evaluate BPR ranking on validation outcomes"
}

Tool response

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}
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67

Final response

+54:35
Recorded reasoning summary 49 words

Analyzing BPR performance

I'm digging into why BPR underperformed, specifically noting its NDCG@10 of 0.010182. My current focus is on the negative_logit values, comparing BPR's -0.33 against the baseline BCE's -0.64. It seems BPR's approach, where negative loss relies solely on $s^+ - s^-$, didn't sufficiently penalize negative logits.

Recorded reasoning summary 50 words

Improving BCE training

My focus has shifted to BCE, analyzing why it performs best and how it can be further improved. I'm examining the impact of --target-weighting discovery-graded, which yielded a slight score increase from 0.02128 to 0.023522. I'm now delving into the specifics of BCE's handling of negative samples.

Recorded reasoning summary 43 words

Investigating loss function

I'm examining the corrected_negative_loss function, specifically the part where it calculates the sum of losses. I've noticed a key difference in how negative samples are drawn between draw_full_history_filtered_negatives and two_tower_model.py's draw_filtered_mixed_negatives, which might be affecting the negative-filter-scope and overall training.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Exploring negative sampling scope

I'm investigating the impact of the negative_filter_scope parameter. The switch from "full-training-history" to "last-100" in train_current_model.py appears to be a critical difference that might explain performance variations. I'm now examining the detailed implications of this change.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Comparing negative sampling logic

I'm comparing the negative sampling mechanisms between two_tower_model.py and train_current_model.py. It appears two_tower_model.py filters based on context_items (last 100), while train_current_model.py uses known_positive_packed from the full history. This difference in filtering scope is likely impacting performance.

Recorded reasoning summary 42 words

Refining negative sampling strategies

I'm now focusing on the exact implementation of build_known_positive_filter and how known_positive_packed is constructed. The logic of packing positive items, particularly the exclusion of chronological BCE suffixes, seems critical to understanding the differences in negative sampling across models.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Revising positive filter logic

I'm re-examining build_known_positive_filter. It seems prepared.sequence_items, containing only items played >= 50%, might be missing crucial positive signals like liked or disliked tracks. This exclusion could be inadvertently allowing disliked songs to be sampled as negatives.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Analyzing BCE suffix absence

I'm investigating why the chronological BCE suffix is intentionally absent from the positive filter during training. This exclusion of validation targets seems counterintuitive and could be negatively impacting how I'm learning to predict future positive interactions.

Recorded reasoning summary 47 words

Detecting positive sample leakage

I've discovered a critical issue: validation window songs can indeed be sampled as negatives during training because they are excluded from the positive filter. This is problematic, as the evaluation metric directly considers these same validation songs. I need to address this leakage.

Recorded reasoning summary 36 words

Addressing validation leakage

I've identified a critical flaw where validation window songs are inadvertently used as negatives during training due to their exclusion from the positive filter. This leakage needs immediate correction to ensure accurate evaluation.

Recorded reasoning summary 40 words

Correcting validation leakage

I've found that validation window songs are being treated as negatives during training. This happens because they're excluded from the positive filter. This leakage is a serious issue, so I'm prioritizing its correction to ensure reliable evaluations.

Model text

We will test setting inbatch_correction_power to 0.0 to see if removing the propensity downweighting of popular negative items improves the ranking.

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About this recording

The full recorded conversation: task prompt, agent messages, thinking text when available, tool inputs and outputs, and harness context. Empty thinking entries are labeled unavailable, not reconstructed from tool calls. Disclosures change the view; they do not shorten the content. Any truncation already present in tool output is preserved.

Steps follow the recorded model messages and reasoning events. Tool results appear with their originating call. Elapsed time starts with the first recorded event and excludes verification.

Attempt
gemini-3-8-flash-high-case1-fixed-r02-3d6fca60
Recorded model
gemini-3.8-flash
Harness version
0.61.0
Session
2ecc08c9-eaa6-4481-87e0-a50662b4283e
Source SHA-256
0b1dbb3ec31ca70fd21b20ddfcd0b4f74b30fdde4b5cde677d0883c29307d1ec

Session bookkeeping and encrypted reasoning or signatures are excluded from the reading export. The harness’s system prompt is not present in this session archive.