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48 results for Input-convex neural network

HyCNNs improve convex function learning and optimal transport.

problem Learning and optimizing convex functions efficiently.
method Combining Maxout networks and ICNNs to create a new neural architecture.
result HyCNNs require fewer parameters and outperform existing methods in convex tasks.

Presented are two neural network architectures for convex functions, demonstrating competitive performance.

problem Approximating convex functions efficiently and accurately.
method Developed two neural network architectures: one based on linear-by-part representation and the other on cubic splines.
result Cubic ICKAN networks produce results similar to classical ICNNs in solving convex approximation problems.

A scalable algorithm approximates Wasserstein Barycenters using neural networks.

problem Representing the weighted mean of probability distributions in high dimensions.
method Input Convex Neural Networks (ICNNs) for Kantorovich dual formulation of Wasserstein-2 distance.
result Generative model representation of the Barycenter with infinite samples.

New weight initialisation for ICNNs accelerates learning and improves generalization.

problem Lack of effective initialisation strategies for ICNNs due to their unique weight and activation properties.
method Derived a principled weight initialisation by generalizing signal propagation theory for ICNNs with non-negative weights.
result Principled initialisation effectively accelerates learning and leads to better generalization in ICNNs.

Proposes a differentiable LSE-ICNN for modeling multi-well potentials.

problem Modeling multi-well potentials in various scientific domains.
method Log-sum-exponential (LSE) mixture of input convex neural network (ICNN) modes.
result Smooth surrogate that retains convexity within basins and allows gradient-based learning.

In this paper, we present a novel and principled approach to learn the optimal transport between two distributions, from samples. Guided by the optimal transport theory, we learn the optimal Kantorovich potential which induces the optimal transport map. This involves learning two convex functions, by solving a novel mi…

2019-08-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Safe offline RL for chemical reactors using input convex neural networks.

problem Safe control of exothermic polymerization reactors using historical data.
method Gymnasium-compatible simulation, behaviour cloning, implicit Q-learning, input convex neural networks (PICNNs).
result Offline RL with convex action correction outperforms traditional control approaches.

A new method lifts training of input-convex neural networks to avoid dead weights and plateaued loss.

problem Training input-convex neural networks with non-negative weights.
method Introduces a hypernetwork that emits non-negative weights from a summary of the input batch, adding stochasticity to soften the loss landscape.
result The lift method achieves lower test loss than projected gradient descent and direct softplus reparametrization.

SOC-ICNN expands neural network representational capacity by using conic optimization.

problem Restrictive representational capacity of ReLU-based ICNNs.
method Proposes SOC-ICNN architecture that uses Second-Order Cone Programming.
result SOC-ICNN strictly expands representational space without increasing complexity.

Scalable algorithm for computing Wasserstein-2 barycenters without bias.

problem Computing Wasserstein-2 barycenters efficiently and accurately.
method Input convex neural networks and cycle-consistency regularization.
result Our approach avoids introducing bias and does not require minimax optimization.

Neural optimal transport improves multivariate conformal prediction.

problem Multivariate quantile regression challenges and existing methods ignore joint distribution geometry.
method Combines neural optimal transport with amortized optimization for efficient training and faster inference.
result Constructs tighter and more informative predictive regions for multivariate conformal prediction.

Optimizes functionals on probability space using ICNNs.

problem Optimizing functionals on the space of probabilities with high-dimensional convex functions.
method Proposes an approach using input-convex neural networks (ICNNs) to approximate the JKO scheme.
result Demonstrates feasibility and validity in approximating solutions of PDEs and molecular discovery.

Variational autoencoders often collapse, showing latent variables are non-identifiable.

problem Posterior collapse in variational autoencoders due to non-identifiable latent variables.
method Proves latent variable non-identifiability causes posterior collapse. Proposes latent-identifiable models using Brenier maps and input convex neural networks.
result Latent-identifiable models resolve posterior collapse and provide meaningful representations.

Neural networks solve the Dirichlet problem for Monge-Ampère equations.

problem Solving the Dirichlet problem for the Monge-Ampère equation.
method Using deep input convex neural networks to find the unique convex solution.
result Deep input convex neural networks can solve the Monge-Ampère Dirichlet problem.

We propose a novel end-to-end non-minimax algorithm for training optimal transport mappings for the quadratic cost (Wasserstein-2 distance). The algorithm uses input convex neural networks and a cycle-consistency regularization to approximate Wasserstein-2 distance. In contrast to popular entropic and quadratic regular…

2019-09-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Alternative approach to generative modeling using convex conjugates and optimal transport.

problem Traditional generative modeling splits sampling and mapping; this work explores an alternative.
method Inspired by moment measures, proposes a new factorization and uses optimal transport for recovery.
result Intuitive results on factorized distributions, showing potential for practical tasks.

Neural network implementation of Brenier's polar factorization for vector fields.

problem Implementing Brenier's polar factorization theorem for vector fields using neural networks.
method Parameterizing the convex function uu as an input convex neural network and estimating the measure-preserving map MM.
result Practical neural implementation of Brenier's polar factorization theorem.

Expands learning paradigm to stochastic orders using Choquet-Toland distance and Variational Dominance Criterion.

problem Learning high-dimensional distributions with stochastic orders.
method Introduces Choquet-Toland distance and Variational Dominance Criterion, uses input convex maxout networks (ICMNs).
result Proposes surrogates for Choquet-Toland distance and Variational Dominance Criterion with parametric rates.

Two neural network methods approximate conditional optimal transport for Bayesian inference.

problem Approximating conditional optimal transport for Bayesian inference in high dimensions.
method Neural network approximations of conditional optimal transport maps.
result Improved scalability and modeling choices for conditional sampling and density estimation.

New method learns population dynamics from snapshots using JKO scheme and inverse optimization.

problem Recovering underlying process governing particle evolution from discrete time samples.
method Combines JKO scheme with inverse optimization techniques for end-to-end adversarial training.
result Improved performance over prior JKO-based methods with theoretical guarantees.

New neural nets respect triangle inequality, improving graph and reinforcement learning performance.

problem Neural nets lack inductive bias for certain subadditive distances.
method Introduced novel architectures that universally approximate norm-induced metrics.
result Neural nets with triangle inequality inductive bias outperform existing approaches.

This paper proposes a new method to solve functional minimization problems in probability distributions using sliced-Wasserstein gradient flows.

problem Solving functional minimization problems in high-dimensional probability distributions is computationally challenging.
method The paper introduces a new approach using sliced-Wasserstein gradient flows to approximate the Jordan-Kinderlehrer-Otto (JKO) scheme, parameterizing densities with generative models.
result The proposed method is more flexible and computationally tractable compared to existing methods like JKO-ICNN.

Decision-calibrated prediction sets improve power system operations by reducing unnecessary costs.

problem Balancing operating costs and reliability in power systems with renewable uncertainty.
method Learn conditional prediction sets as sub-level sets of norm-based score functions, calibrate uncertainty sets based on reliability of downstream decisions.
result Decision-calibrated sets lead to more efficient operations with smaller uncertainty sets and lower costs compared to standard coverage-based calibration.

Graphs of neural networks are represented to preserve symmetry, improving performance across various tasks.

problem Lack of equivariance in neural network representations of other neural networks.
method Represent neural networks as computational graphs and use graph neural networks to preserve permutation symmetry.
result Single model encodes diverse neural architectures, outperforming state-of-the-art methods.

Neural networks can approximate functions uniformly across various measures.

problem Universal approximation of functions across different probability measures.
method Proving neural networks are dense in Orlicz spaces, extending classical theorems.
result Neural networks uniformly approximate functions for weakly compact families of measures.

Optimal rates for shallow ReLU networks in nonparametric regression.

problem Approximating smooth and non-smooth functions with shallow ReLU networks.
method Analysis of shallow ReLUk^k neural networks, using variation norms and deep learning theory.
result Optimal approximation rates for shallow ReLU networks in nonparametric regression.

Novel framework explains generalization in deep neural networks.

problem Understanding and improving generalization in deep neural networks.
method Topological Quantum Neural Networks as the semi-classical limit of Deep Neural Networks.
result Demonstrates that the perceptron, viewed as the semi-classical limit, achieves similar results to standard neural networks without training.

Investigates how neural network graph structure impacts predictive performance.

problem Lack of understanding between neural network graph structure and predictive performance.
method Developed relational graph representation to analyze neural networks, identifying a 'sweet spot' for improved performance.
result Identified a 'sweet spot' in relational graph structure that significantly improves neural network predictive performance.

Equivariant neural networks use symmetry to interpret complex data.

problem Interpreting and understanding the behavior of equivariant neural networks.
method Decompose layers into simple representations and analyze nonlinear activation functions.
result Equivariant neural networks can be interpreted using a filtration generalizing Fourier series.

Two new criteria help understand the advantage of deep neural networks.

problem Understanding the advantage of deepening neural networks.
method Proposed two new criteria to evaluate the expressivity of functions computable by deep neural networks.
result Increasing layers is more effective than increasing units in improving the expressivity of deep neural networks.

Paper benchmarks quantum neural networks against classical ones for binary classification tasks.

problem Comparing quantum neural networks with classical ones for binary classification.
method Evaluated with two toy examples, focusing on model complexity and training data size.
result EQNN and QNN outperform ENN and DNN for smaller parameter sets and training data samples.

New proof shows neural networks can represent all multivariate functions.

problem Representing all multivariate functions with neural networks.
method Proved that three-layer neural networks can represent both continuous and discontinuous functions.
result Three-layer neural networks can represent all multivariate functions, including discontinuous ones.

New learning rules for wide neural networks without backpropagation.

problem Training wide neural networks efficiently and without backpropagation.
method Input-weight alignment driven by gradient descent in the NTK regime.
result Biologically-motivated learning rules equivalent to backpropagation in wide networks.