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---
base_model:
- Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B
datasets:
- zenglhardt/convfill-dataset
language:
- en
license: apache-2.0
pipeline_tag: text-generation
---
# Model Card for Qwen-0.6B-ConvFill
This model card implements a finetune of [Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B](https://huggingface.co/Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B) for the conversational infill task described in the [ConvFill paper](https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.07397).
## Model Details
This model should be used respecting the original license of the base model, Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B. The dataset that was used to finetune this model can be found [here](https://huggingface.co/datasets/zenglhardt/convfill-dataset).
### Model Description
Deploying responsive, multi-turn conversational voice agents with large language models poses a critical challenge: cloud-based foundation models utilize reasoning, information retrieval, and tool use for high-value tasks, but introduce latency that disrupts natural conversation. In contrast, small models can respond quickly but lack capabilities needed in real-world tasks. We propose _conversational infill_, a task where a small, local model generates prompt, contextually appropriate dialogue and seamlessly incorporates delayed, external knowledge produced in parallel by a foundation model backend. This finetune trains Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B to perform the conversational infill task.
- **Finetuned from model:** [Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B](https://huggingface.co/Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B)
- **License:** [Apache 2.0](https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0)
### Model Sources [optional]
- **Repository:** https://github.com/vysri/conversational-infill
- **Paper:** [Thinking While Speaking: Inference-Time Knowledge Transfer for Responsive and Intelligent Conversational Voice Agents](https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.07397)
- **Demo:** TBD
### Direct Use
This model is intended to be used with the infrastructure in the [ConvFill repository](https://github.com/vysri/conversational-infill).
## Bias, Risks, and Limitations
This model is not explicitly tuned for guardrailed behavior. Please use with caution.
## How to Get Started with the Model
Use the code in the [ConvFill repository](https://github.com/vysri/conversational-infill) to get started with this model.
### Training Data
A link to the training data for this model can be found [here](https://huggingface.co/datasets/zenglhardt/convfill-dataset). The dataset generation procedure can be found [here](https://github.com/zenglhardt/convfill-dataset). Information on training procedures can be found in the [ConvFill paper](https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.07397). Training code and scripts can be found in the [ConvFill repository](https://github.com/vysri/conversational-infill).
## Citation
```
@misc{srinivas2026thinkingspeakinginferencetimeknowledge,
title={Thinking While Speaking: Inference-Time Knowledge Transfer for Responsive and Intelligent Conversational Voice Agents},
author={Vidya Srinivas and Zachary Englhardt and Vikram Iyer and Shwetak Patel},
year={2026},
eprint={2511.07397},
archivePrefix={arXiv},
primaryClass={cs.CL},
url={https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.07397},
}
```