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Distributed Generative Adversarial Networks with Federated Learning

Aug 2026 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Privacy-Preserving Technologies in Data

Abstract

This paper presents a novel approach to generative modeling by integrating Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) with Federated Learning (FL). Traditional GAN training suffers from centralized data requirements and privacy concerns. This research addresses these limitations through a distributed GAN architecture specifically designed for federated environments. The core idea is to train the generator and discriminator models concurrently across multiple devices (clients) without directly sharing their raw data. Instead, each client performs local GAN training and only shares model updates with a central server. This approach maintains data privacy while enabling the generation of high-quality synthetic data. The architecture utilizes a client-server framework where clients contribute to the global model through iterative updates. The proposed system aims to achieve superior performance compared to traditional GANs, particularly in scenarios with limited data and stringent privacy requirements. We explore the optimization strategies for the federated GAN training process, including addressing issues like non-IID data and model divergence. The theoretical framework and the proposed architecture are presented, outlining the key components and their interactions. Experimental results (simulated) demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the approach in generating realistic synthetic data.

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