Computer-implemented method, computer program product and computer system for selection of foundation models

An apparatus for selecting foundation models, the apparatus comprising:

• at least one memory;
• and
• at least one processor coupled to the at least one memory, the at least one processor being configured to:
• obtain a set of tasks;
• obtain a plurality of contextual parameters, wherein the plurality of contextual parameters includes a set of functional requirement values and user preference values, wherein the set of functional requirement values describe operating characteristics of a foundation model of a plurality of foundation models;
• estimate utility values of the foundation model, of the plurality of foundation models, wherein the estimated utility values are based on the set of functional requirement values and user preference values;
• select a set of foundation models, from the plurality of foundation models, based on the estimated utility values, wherein the set of functional requirement values and user preference values constrain the selection of the set of foundation models;
• and
• output the set of foundation models for performing the set of tasks.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:

• obtain a set of tasks;
• obtain a plurality of contextual parameters, wherein the plurality of contextual parameters includes a set of functional requirement values and user preference values, wherein the set of functional requirement values describe operating characteristics of a foundation model of a plurality of foundation models;
• estimate utility values of the foundation model, of the plurality of foundation models, wherein the estimated utility values are based on the set of functional requirement values and user preference values;
• select a set of foundation models, from the plurality of foundation models, based on the estimated utility values, wherein the set of functional requirement values and user preference values constrain the selection of the set of foundation models;
• and
• output the set of foundation models for performing the set of tasks.