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# Parameter-Free Encoders Remain Viable for RDB Foundation Models

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**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.05476  

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## Overview

arXiv:2607.05476v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Given a relational database (RDB) storing heterogeneous tabular information, how can we predict missing (or future) values in some target column of interest? As the space of potential targets is vast across enterprise settings, it is preferable to avoid learning a new model from scratch each time there is a new prediction task. Frozen foundation models based on RDB-specific encoders provide a viable solution, but ideal design remains an open questi

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