Dropout improves GAN outputs by preserving input constraints.
problem Generating multiple outputs from one input.
method Using Dropout in GANs to maintain input constraints.
result Enhanced generation of diverse outputs from a single input.
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Constraint-based learning reduces the burden of collecting labels by having users specify general properties of structured outputs, such as constraints imposed by physical laws. We propose a novel framework for simultaneously learning these constraints and using them for supervision, bypassing the difficulty of using d…
Aims to optimize complex multivariate systems with constraints.
problem Optimizing force-field systems in physics with large-scale simulations.
method Combines machine learning and experimental design to find feasible input combinations.
result Locates multiple good regions in the input space.
Safe neural networks for input-output specifications.
problem Ensuring machine learning models adhere to input-output constraints.
method Designing constrained predictors and combining them safely.
result Demonstrated on synthetic and real-world datasets.
HardNet adds hard constraints to neural networks without sacrificing performance.
problem Ensuring adherence to input-dependent constraints in neural networks.
method Appends a differentiable enforcement layer to neural networks for end-to-end training with hard constraint guarantees.
result HardNet retains neural networks' universal approximation capabilities and enables efficient optimization.
Additive Gaussian process framework handles monotonicity constraints in high dimensions.
problem Handling monotonicity constraints in high-dimensional data.
method Additive Gaussian process framework with MaxMod algorithm for dimension reduction.
result Framework enables to satisfy monotonicity constraints everywhere in the input space.
Synthesizing programs using example input/outputs is a classic problem in artificial intelligence. We present a method for solving Programming By Example (PBE) problems by using a neural model to guide the search of a constraint logic programming system called miniKanren. Crucially, the neural model uses miniKanren's i…
We study the Gaussian Process regression model in the context of training data with noise in both input and output. The presence of two sources of noise makes the task of learning accurate predictive models extremely challenging. However, in some instances additional constraints may be available that can reduce the unc…
New method for robustly interpreting ML models using quantile constraints and Wasserstein projections.
problem Assessing robustness of black-box models to input misspecification.
method Quantile-constrained Wasserstein projections for robust interpretability.
result Analytical solution for perturbation problem and smooth perturbations.
PAC-MOO optimizes constrained multi-objective problems with preferences.
problem Optimizing with constraints and practitioner preferences over objectives.
method Preference-aware constrained multi-objective Bayesian optimization.
result Efficacy demonstrated on real-world analog circuit design problems.
Safe active learning for time-series models with Gaussian processes.
problem Learning time-series models while respecting safety constraints.
method Employing Gaussian processes with a nonlinear exogenous input structure, the approach dynamically explores the input space to generate data for model learning.
result The approach effectively learns time-series models under safety constraints, as demonstrated in a technical application.
ParamBoost uses gradient boosting to create interpretable non-linear models with constraints.
problem Creating interpretable non-linear models with expert knowledge constraints.
method Gradient Boosting of cubic polynomials with specified constraints.
result ParamBoost outperforms state-of-the-art GAMs in real-world datasets.
This paper proposes a method to safely adjust exploration in RL to satisfy constraints.
problem Unsafe exploration in reinforcement learning violates constraints on controlled object states.
method Automatic adjustment of exploration inputs and variance-covariance matrix for safety.
result The method guarantees satisfaction of joint chance constraints with specified probability.
Paper addresses feasibility of counterfactual explanations in ML models, especially for critical domains.
problem Feasibility of counterfactual examples in ML models, especially in healthcare and finance.
method Uses partial structural causal models and modified variational autoencoder loss to generate counterfactuals that satisfy feasibility constraints.
result Generated counterfactuals better satisfy feasibility constraints than existing methods.
Deep neural networks improve chemical reactor control using MPC.
problem Improving control of chemical reactors with neural networks.
method Training neural networks on model predictive control (MPC) for reactor control.
result Neural network can mimic MPC control inputs while maintaining constraints.
BOSS optimizes string inputs using string kernels and genetic algorithms.
problem Optimizing string inputs with constraints.
method Bayesian optimization over string kernels and genetic algorithms.
result Significantly improved optimization across various string constraints.
Many engineering problems require identifying feasible domains under implicit constraints. One example is finding acceptable car body styling designs based on constraints like aesthetics and functionality. Current active-learning based methods learn feasible domains for bounded input spaces. However, we usually lack pr…
GraN-GAN normalizes gradients for better GAN performance.
problem Improving image generation in GANs with piecewise linear discriminators.
method Piecewise Gradient Normalization (GraN) for input-dependent normalization.
result Significant performance gains in image generation across various datasets.
A new metric learning scheme for structured data combining graph and feature-space information.
problem Learning a metric from structured data while respecting metric constraints.
method Training metric-constrained linear combinations of dissimilarity matrices, applying graph-based optimization under constraints.
result Our approach can reduce computational complexity by one order of magnitude for some cases.
Convex neural networks enforce convex constraints on weights and activations, improving generalization.
problem Improving generalization and reducing overfitting in neural networks.
method Enforce convex constraints on weights and activations, using non-negative weights and non-decreasing convex activation functions.
result Convex neural networks self-regularize, outperforming base architectures and achieving similar performance to convolutional architectures.
Parallel Predictive Entropy Search for Multi-objective Bayesian Optimization with Constraintsstat.ML
Parallel BO method for multi-objective optimization with constraints.
problem Optimizing multiple objectives under constraints with expensive evaluations.
method PPESMOC, a batch method for simultaneous optimization of black-box functions.
result Empirical evidence shows PPESMOC is effective for multi-objective optimization with constraints.
The paper introduces MU for NMF with -divergences and disjoint constraints.
problem Nonnegative matrix factorization with constraints.
method Design multiplicative updates for NMF based on -divergences with disjoint constraints.
result Multiplicative updates satisfy constraints and decrease the objective function.
SnareNet adds repair layers to neural networks to ensure outputs meet physical constraints.
problem Unconstrained neural network predictions violate physical or safety requirements.
method SnareNet appends a differentiable repair layer that navigates constraints to produce feasible outputs.
result SnareNet consistently improves objective quality while satisfying constraints more reliably.
The paper proposes a control strategy for systems with sparse parameters using compressed sensing.
problem Control of linear systems with unknown sparse parameters under disturbances.
method Sparse estimation using Recursive Least Squares, improved with Basis Pursuit Denoising, and reformulated probabilistic constraints.
result The proposed algorithm outperforms existing methods in control design for systems with sparse impulse response parameters.
New neural network smoothness constraints improve model performance.
problem Improving model sensitivity to input changes for better generalization and robustness.
method Exploring current smoothness constraints and proposing new flexible definitions.
result Current smoothness constraints lack flexibility and understanding of data, tasks, and learning.
A New Computationally Simple Approach for Implementing Neural Networks with Output Hard Constraintscs.LG
Simplifies neural network constraints with computationally efficient method.
problem Implementing hard output constraints in neural networks.
method Additional neural network layer for output constraints.
result Computational simplicity with complexity O(n*m) for linear constraints.
Learning Linearized Models from Nonlinear Systems under Initialization Constraints with Finite Datastat.ML
We identify linear models from nonlinear systems with initialization constraints.
problem Identifying linear models from nonlinear systems with initialization constraints.
method Multiple trajectories-based deterministic data acquisition algorithm followed by regularized least squares.
result We provide a finite sample error bound on the learned linearized dynamics.
Generating high-quality and interpretable adversarial examples in the text domain is a much more daunting task than it is in the image domain. This is due partly to the discrete nature of text, partly to the problem of ensuring that the adversarial examples are still probable and interpretable, and partly to the proble…
Projected Regression Methods for Inverting Fredholm Integrals: Formalism and Application to Analytical Continuationcond-mat.str-el
We present a machine learning approach to the inversion of Fredholm integrals of the first kind. The approach provides a natural regularization in cases where the inverse of the Fredholm kernel is ill-conditioned. It also provides an efficient and stable treatment of constraints. The key observation is that the stabili…
POLICE enforces linear constraints on deep neural networks efficiently.
problem Enforcing constraints on deep neural networks without affecting optimization.
method Provably optimal affine constraint enforcement method that minimally modifies DNNs.
result POLICE ensures DNNs fulfill affine constraints during training and testing.
New method for QPT without needing to know or prepare specific input states.
problem Quantum process characterization with unknown input states.
method Blind Quantum Process Tomography (BQPT) with single-preparation methods.
result Ability to characterize quantum processes using arbitrary unknown input states.
We discuss the portfolio optimization problem with the obligatory deposits constraint. Recently it has been shown that as a consequence of this nonlinear constraint, the solution consists of an exponentially large number of optimal portfolios, completely different from each other, and extremely sensitive to any changes…
We show how to incorporate ethical principles into machine learning models.
problem Machine-learned systems often violate deontological ethical principles.
method Add shape constraints to models to ensure positive responses to relevant inputs.
result Shape constraints help produce more ethical AI by avoiding penalties on good attributes.
A new model improves uncertainty estimation in deep learning.
problem Deep Kernel Learning (DKL) produces unreliable uncertainty estimates.
method Proposed a bi-Lipschitz constraint to preserve distances in feature space.
result DUE model outperforms previous DKL and other methods in uncertainty quality.
Meta-learning control algorithm with finite-time guarantees for unknown systems.
problem Online control of unknown linear systems with constraints.
method Provable regret guarantees for an iterative control algorithm.
result Regret bounds of for controller cost and constraint violation.
δ-CLUE generates diverse explanations for model uncertainty.
problem Lack of constraints in generating explanations for uncertainty estimates.
method Augmenting CLUE approach to provide a set of plausible explanations.
result Returns a set of diverse inputs that yield confident predictions.
In this paper we propose a fast online Kernel SVM algorithm under tight budget constraints. We propose to split the input space using LVQ and train a Kernel SVM in each cluster. To allow for online training, we propose to limit the size of the support vector set of each cluster using different strategies. We show in th…
Sharp limits found for storing and retrieving input-output associations in linear associative memories.
problem Understanding the fundamental limits of storing and retrieving input-output associations in neural networks.
method Study of a minimal linear associative memory model, introducing a decoupled model and using statistical physics to characterize storage capacity.
result Linear associative memory can store up to 1/2 log(p) associations, providing a sharp statistical-physics characterization.
Unified framework for hard affine SDP constraints in vRKHSs.
problem Incorporating shape constraints into predictive models for rich function classes.
method Unified convex optimization framework using second-order cone tightening.
result Unified and modular approach for handling multiple shape constraints.
We study the constrained linear quadratic regulator with unknown dynamics, addressing the tension between safety and exploration in data-driven control techniques. We present a framework which allows for system identification through persistent excitation, while maintaining safety by guaranteeing the satisfaction of st…
This work presents PESMOC, Predictive Entropy Search for Multi-objective Bayesian Optimization with Constraints, an information-based strategy for the simultaneous optimization of multiple expensive-to-evaluate black-box functions under the presence of several constraints. PESMOC can hence be used to solve a wide range…
Bayesian neural network (BNN) priors are defined in parameter space, making it hard to encode prior knowledge expressed in function space. We formulate a prior that incorporates functional constraints about what the output can or cannot be in regions of the input space. Output-Constrained BNNs (OC-BNN) represent an int…
URNNs are as expressive as general RNNs with ReLU activations.
problem Expressiveness of URNNs compared to general RNNs.
method Input-output equivalence between URNNs and contractive RNNs with ReLU activations.
result URNNs are as expressive as general RNNs with ReLU activations.
USeMOC framework reduces expensive simulations for MO optimization with constraints.
problem Efficiently optimizing multi-objective problems with constraints using expensive function evaluations.
method USeMOC framework uses surrogate models to identify promising candidates and selects the best based on uncertainty.
result USeMOC achieves more than 90% reduction in function evaluations for circuit optimization.
New method certifies neural network robustness to random input noise.
problem Certifying neural networks' robustness to random input noise.
method Chance-constrained optimization problem reformulated using input-output samples.
result Certifies a uniform infinity-norm uncertainty region with a radius 50 times larger.
MESMOC optimizes constrained multi-objective problems efficiently.
problem Constrained multi-objective optimization with expensive function evaluations.
method Max-value Entropy Search in the output space.
result MESMOC selects high-quality Pareto solutions efficiently.
A Human-in-the-Loop Bayesian Optimization Framework for Constraint-Aware Bioprocess Developmentcs.LG
A Human-in-the-Loop Bayesian Optimization framework for constraint-aware bioprocess development.
problem Bioprocess development
method Pareto Front Guided Sampling (PFGS) with Bayesian Optimization (BO)
result Systematic identification of high-performing, feasibility-compliant, and perturbation-resilient operating conditions.
New method optimizes portfolios by dynamically integrating ESG constraints.
problem Static ESG scores mismatch sequential portfolio decisions.
method MACF-X, a family of adapters that learns ESG costs from multimodal evidence.
result Reduces tail ESG budget pressure while maintaining financial performance.