Transformers Beyond NLP: Expanding Horizons in Machine Learning

• Author(s): Srikanth Kamatala ; Anil Kumar Jonnalagadda ; Prudhvi Naayini
• Paper ID: 1706957
• Page: 441-452
• Published Date: 21-01-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 7 January-2025

Abstract

Transformers, initially designed for natural language processing (NLP), have revolutionized machine learning with their self-attention mechanisms and unparalleled scalability. Originally developed for tasks such as machine translation and text summarization, transformers have demonstrated exceptional performance in capturing complex dependencies and contextual relationships within sequential data. Their success in NLP has inspired researchers to adapt these architectures for various other domains. By leveraging the unique properties of self-attention and multi-head attention, transformers have been reimagined to process visual data, model temporal patterns, and analyze biological sequences with remarkable accuracy and efficiency. Furthermore, their application in generative modeling has paved the way for innovations in creative AI, including text-to-image synthesis and music composition. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of how transformers have transcended their initial domain, driving advancements in fields as diverse as computer vision, bioinformatics, time-series analysis, and beyond. Challenges such as computational demands, data requirements, and interpretability are also discussed, along with future directions to address these limitations and expand their transformative potential.

Keywords

Transformers, Self-Attention, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Bioinformatics, Time- Series Analysis, Generative Modeling, Efficient Architectures, Artificial Intelligence, Cross-Modal Learning, Interpretability, Scalability, Sustainability, Domain-Specific Applications

Citations

IRE Journals:
Srikanth Kamatala , Anil Kumar Jonnalagadda , Prudhvi Naayini "Transformers Beyond NLP: Expanding Horizons in Machine Learning" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 7 2025 Page 441-452

IEEE:
Srikanth Kamatala , Anil Kumar Jonnalagadda , Prudhvi Naayini "Transformers Beyond NLP: Expanding Horizons in Machine Learning" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(7)