A preprint dated July 15, 2026 examines how reinforcement learning adaptation is distributed across transformer layers during LLM post-training and questions whether all layers contribute equally.
A preprint published on July 15, 2026 examines how reinforcement learning adaptation is distributed across transformer layers during LLM post-training. The study questions the assumption that all layers contribute similarly to RL gains.
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