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SwiReasoning is a decoding-time framework that lets a reasoning LLM decide when to think in latent space and when to write explicit chain-of-thought, using block-wise confidence estimated from entropy trends in next-token distributions. The method is training-free, model-agnostic, and targets Pareto-superior accuracy/efficiency trade-offs on mathematics and STEM benchmarks. Reported results show +1.5%–2.8% average accuracy improvements with unlimited tokens and +56%–79% average token-efficiency gains under constrained budgets; on AIME’24/’25, it reaches maximum reasoning accuracy earlier than standard CoT. What SwiReasoning changes at inference time? The controller monitors the decoder’s next-token entropy to form a block-wise confidence signal. When confidence is low (entropy trending upward), it enters latent reasoning—the model continues to reason without emitting tokens. When confidence recovers (entropy trending down), it switches back to explicit reasoning, emitting CoT tokens to consolidate and commit to a single path. A switch count control limits the maximum number of thinking-block transitions to suppress overthinking before finalizing the answer. This dynamic alternation is the core mechanism behind the reported accuracy-per-token gains. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2510.05069 Results: accuracy and efficiency on standard suites It reports improvements across mathematics and STEM reasoning tasks: Pass@1 (unlimited budget): accuracy lifts up to +2.8% (math) and +2.0% (STEM) in Figure 1 and Table 1, with a +2.17% average over baselines (CoT with sampling, CoT greedy, and Soft Thinking). Token efficiency (limited budgets): average improvements up to +79% (Figure 2). A comprehensive comparison shows SwiReasoning attains the highest token efficiency in 13/15 evaluations, with an +84% average improvement over CoT across those settings (Figure 4). Pass@k dynamics: with Qwen3-8B on AIME 2024/2025, maximum reasoning accuracies are achieved +50% earlier than CoT on average (Figure 5), indicating faster convergence to the ceiling with fewer sampled trajectories. Why switching helps? Explicit CoT is discrete and readable but locks in a single path prematurely, which can discard useful alternatives. Latent reasoning is continuous and information-dense per step, but purely latent strategies may diffuse probability mass and impede convergence. SwiReasoning adds a confidence-guided alternation: latent phases broaden exploration when the model is uncertain; explicit phases exploit rising confidence to solidify a solution and commit tokens only when beneficial. The switch count control regularizes the process by capping oscillations and limiting prolonged “silent” wandering—addressing both accuracy loss from diffusion and token waste from overthinking cited as challenges for training-free latent methods. Positioning vs. baselines The project compares against CoT with sampling, CoT greedy, and Soft Thinking, reporting a +2.17% average accuracy lift at unlimited budgets (Table 1) and consistent efficiency-per-token advantages under budget constraints. The visualized Pareto frontier shifts outward—either higher accuracy at the same budget or similar accuracy with fewer tokens—across different model families and scales. On AIME’24/’25, the Pass@k curves show that SwiReasoning reaches the performance ceiling with fewer samples than CoT, reflecting improved convergence behavior rather than only better raw ceilings. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2510.05069 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2510.05069 Key Takeaways Training-free controller: SwiReasoning alternates between latent reasoning and explicit chain-of-thought using block-wise confidence from next-token entropy trends. Efficiency gains: Reports +56–79% average token-efficiency improvements under constrained budgets versus CoT, with larger gains as budgets tighten. Accuracy lifts: Achieves +1.5–2.8% average Pass@1 improvements on mathematics/STEM benchmarks at unlimited budgets. Faster convergence: On AIME 2024/2025, reaches maximum reasoning accuracy earlier than CoT (improved Pass@k dynamics). Editorial Comments SwiReasoning is a useful step toward pragmatic “reasoning policy” control at decode time: it’s training-free, slots behind the tokenizer, and exposes measurable gains on math/STEM suites by toggling between latent and explicit CoT using an entropy-trend confidence signal with a capped switch count. The open-source BSD implementation and clear flags (–max_switch_count, –alpha) make replication straightforward and lower the barrier to stacking with orthogonal efficiency layers (e.g., quantization, speculative decoding, KV-cache tricks). The method’s value proposition is “accuracy per token” rather than raw SOTA accuracy, which is operationally important for budgeted inference and batching. Check out the Paper and Project Page. Feel free to check out our GitHub Page for Tutorials, Codes and Notebooks. Also, feel free to follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to join our 100k+ ML SubReddit and Subscribe to our Newsletter. Wait! are you on telegram? now you can join us on telegram as well. The post SwiReasoning: Entropy-Driven Alternation of Latent and Explicit Chain-of-Thought for Reasoning LLMs appeared first on MarkTechPost.

AI tools are revolutionizing software development by automating repetitive tasks, refactoring bloated code, and identifying bugs in real-time. Developers can now generate well-structured code from plain language prompts, saving hours of manual effort. These tools learn from vast codebases, offering context-aware recommendations that enhance productivity and reduce errors. Rather than starting from scratch, engineers can prototype quickly, iterate faster and focus on solving increasingly complex problems. As code generation tools grow in popularity, they raise questions about the future size and structure of engineering teams. Earlier this year, Garry Tan, CEO of startup accelerator Y Combinator, noted that about one-quarter of its current clients use AI to write 95% or more of their software. In an interview with CNBC, Tan said: “What that means for founders is that you don’t need a team of 50 or 100 engineers, you don’t have to raise as much. The capital goes much longer.” AI-powered coding may offer a fast solution for businesses under budget pressure — but its long-term effects on the field and labor pool cannot be ignored. As AI-powered coding rises, human expertise may diminish In the era of AI, the traditional journey to coding expertise that has long supported senior developers may be at risk. Easy access to large language models (LLMs) enables junior coders to quickly identify issues in code. While this speeds up software development, it can distance developers from their own work, delaying the growth of core problem-solving skills. As a result, they may avoid the focused, sometimes uncomfortable hours required to build expertise and progress on the path to becoming successful senior developers. Consider Anthropic’s Claude Code, a terminal-based assistant built on the Claude 3.7 Sonnet model, which automates bug detection and resolution, test creation and code refactoring. Using natural language commands, it reduces repetitive manual work and boosts productivity. Microsoft has also released two open-source frameworks — AutoGen and Semantic Kernel — to support the development of agentic AI systems. AutoGen enables asynchronous messaging, modular components, and distributed agent collaboration to build complex workflows with minimal human input. Semantic Kernel is an SDK that integrates LLMs with languages like C#, Python and Java, letting developers build AI agents to automate tasks and manage enterprise applications. The increasing availability of these tools from Anthropic, Microsoft and others may reduce opportunities for coders to refine and deepen their skills. Rather than “banging their heads against the wall” to debug a few lines or select a library to unlock new features, junior developers may simply turn to AI for an assist. This means senior coders with problem-solving skills honed over decades may become an endangered species. Overreliance on AI for writing code risks weakening developers’ hands-on experience and understanding of key programming concepts. Without regular practice, they may struggle to independently debug, optimize or design systems. Ultimately, this erosion of skill can undermine critical thinking, creativity and adaptability — qualities that are essential not just for coding, but for assessing the quality and logic of AI-generated solutions. AI as mentor: Turning code automation into hands-on learning While concerns about AI diminishing human developer skills are valid, businesses shouldn’t dismiss AI-supported coding. They just need to think carefully about when and how to deploy AI tools in development. These tools can be more than productivity boosters; they can act as interactive mentors, guiding coders in real time with explanations, alternatives and best practices. When used as a training tool, AI can reinforce learning by showing coders why code is broken and how to fix it—rather than simply applying a solution. For example, a junior developer using Claude Code might receive immediate feedback on inefficient syntax or logic errors, along with suggestions linked to detailed explanations. This enables active learning, not passive correction. It’s a win-win: Accelerating project timelines without doing all the work for junior coders. Additionally, coding frameworks can support experimentation by letting developers prototype agent workflows or integrate LLMs without needing expert-level knowledge upfront. By observing how AI builds and refines code, junior developers who actively engage with these tools can internalize patterns, architectural decisions and debugging strategies — mirroring the traditional learning process of trial and error, code reviews and mentorship. However, AI coding assistants shouldn’t replace real mentorship or pair programming. Pull requests and formal code reviews remain essential for guiding newer, less experienced team members. We are nowhere near the point at which AI can single-handedly upskill a junior developer. Companies and educators can build structured development programs around these tools that emphasize code comprehension to ensure AI is used as a training partner rather than a crutch. This encourages coders to question AI outputs and requires manual refactoring exercises. In this way, AI becomes less of a replacement for human ingenuity and more of a catalyst for accelerated, experiential learning. Bridging the gap between automation and education When utilized with intention, AI doesn’t just write code; it teaches coding, blending automation with education to prepare developers for a future where deep understanding and adaptability remain indispensable. By embracing AI as a mentor, as a programming partner and as a team of developers we can direct to the problem at hand, we can bridge the gap between effective automation and education. We can empower developers to grow alongside the tools they use. We can ensure that, as AI evolves, so too does the human skill set, fostering a generation of coders who are both efficient and deeply knowledgeable. Richard Sonnenblick is chief data scientist at Planview.