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What is label smoothing and why is it used?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Label smoothing softens hard labels to improve generalization.
Deep explanation
Instead of using one-hot vectors, label smoothing assigns small probability mass to incorrect classes, reducing overconfidence and improving calibration.
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