A Hybrid Swarm Intelligence Approach for Optimizing Multimodal Large Language Models Deployment in Edge-Cloud-based Federated Learning Environments

TL;DR

This paper introduces a hybrid swarm intelligence framework combining PSO and ACO to optimize deployment and training of multimodal large language models in edge-cloud federated learning, improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Contribution

It presents a novel hybrid framework leveraging swarm intelligence for resource management and communication optimization in edge-cloud MLLM deployment within federated learning.

Findings

Achieved 92% model accuracy.

Reduced communication costs by 30%.

Enhanced client participation in federated learning.

Abstract

The combination of Federated Learning (FL), Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs), and edge-cloud computing enables distributed and real-time data processing while preserving privacy across edge devices and cloud infrastructure. However, the deployment of MLLMs in FL environments with resource-constrained edge devices presents significant challenges, including resource management, communication overhead, and non-IID data. To address these challenges, we propose a novel hybrid framework wherein MLLMs are deployed on edge devices equipped with sufficient resources and battery life, while the majority of training occurs in the cloud. To identify suitable edge devices for deployment, we employ Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) is utilized to optimize the transmission of model updates between edge and cloud nodes. This proposed swarm intelligence-based framework aims to enhance the efficiency of MLLM training by conducting extensive training in the cloud and fine-tuning at the edge, thereby reducing energy consumption and communication costs. Our experimental results show that the proposed method significantly improves system performance, achieving an accuracy of 92%, reducing communication cost by 30%, and enhancing client participation compared to traditional FL methods. These results make the proposed approach highly suitable for large-scale edge-cloud computing systems.