Probabilistic deep learning uses neural networks and models to handle uncertainty.
problem Handling uncertainty in deep learning models.
method Two approaches: probabilistic neural networks and deep probabilistic models.
result TensorFlow Probability library supports both approaches.
Framework uses probabilistic programming for physics simulation in games.
problem Efficiently simulate physics in games using probabilistic programming.
method Combines model-free and model-based approaches to improve efficiency.
result Model outperforms model-free or model-based approaches alone.
Hybrid approach improves probabilistic forecasts for electricity trading.
problem Improving probabilistic forecasts for electricity trading markets.
method Combines QRA and factor-based averaging for probabilistic forecasting.
result The hybrid approach outperforms benchmarks in statistical measures and economic value.
We introduce and demonstrate a new approach to inference in expressive probabilistic programming languages based on particle Markov chain Monte Carlo. Our approach is simple to implement and easy to parallelize. It applies to Turing-complete probabilistic programming languages and supports accurate inference in models …
Probabilistic numerics expands numerical tasks with black box methods.
problem Difficult conditioning of random variables in numerical tasks.
method Construct probabilistic numerical methods based on final outputs, extrapolating limiting quantities.
result Higher orders of convergence achieved in various numerical tasks.
In this note, we extend an evolutionary stochastic portfolio optimization framework to include probabilistic constraints. Both the stochastic programming-based modeling environment as well as the evolutionary optimization environment are ideally suited for an integration of various types of probabilistic constraints. W…
Kernel Bayesian inference is a principled approach to nonparametric inference in probabilistic graphical models, where probabilistic relationships between variables are learned from data in a nonparametric manner. Various algorithms of kernel Bayesian inference have been developed by combining kernelized basic probabil…
Study improves probabilistic circuits using transformations for better predictions.
problem Predictive limitations of probabilistic circuits in robotic scenarios.
method Integrates transformations into joint probability trees, extending their capabilities.
result Achieves higher likelihoods with fewer parameters on various data sets.
Unified approach to non-standard classification tasks.
problem Non-standard classification tasks like semi-supervised, positive-unlabelled, multi-positive-unlabelled and noisy-label learning.
method Probabilistic, unified approach training a classifier to predict label-distributions, then inferring class-distributions.
result Unified model for various non-standard classification tasks.
Bayesian approach models neurodegenerative diseases without clinical labels.
problem Personalized, predictive modeling of neurodegenerative diseases.
method Probabilistic programmed deep kernel learning combining Gaussian processes and neural networks.
result Surpasses deep learning in accuracy and timeliness of predicting neurodegeneration.
New CNN approach reduces overconfidence in object classification predictions.
problem Overconfident predictions from deep models, especially SoftMax layer.
method Introduces CNN probabilistic approach using Logit layer for Bayesian inference.
result Proposed approach shows promising performance compared to SoftMax.
Adaptive volatility method improves probabilistic financial forecasting.
problem Probabilistic forecasting in financial markets.
method Adapts classical time-varying volatility models with online stochastic optimization.
result Ranked 5th in M6 financial forecasting competition.
Probabilistic model for exhaustion in infinite-genus curve complexes.
problem Action rigidity in infinite-genus curve complexes.
method Costa and Farber's model for random simplicial complexes.
result Probabilistic evidence for exhaustion via rigid expansions.
Novel approach trains LLMs for inductive reasoning using probabilistic programs.
problem Training LLMs for inductive reasoning with sparse, ambiguous data.
method Program-based Posterior Training (PPT) using probabilistic inference.
result Significant improvement in estimation accuracy and alignment with human judgments.
Probabilistic modeling enables combining domain knowledge with learning from data, thereby supporting learning from fewer training instances than purely data-driven methods. However, learning probabilistic models is difficult and has not achieved the level of performance of methods such as deep neural networks on many …
End-to-end deep model for coherent probabilistic forecasts in hierarchical time series.
problem Hierarchical probabilistic forecasting for coherent predictions.
method Dirichlet proportions model for learning root and child distributions.
result Significant improvements over state-of-the-art baselines (up to 26%).
Research connects probabilistic and variational approaches to Kahler-Einstein metrics.
problem Constructing Kahler-Einstein metrics on complex projective varieties.
method Combines probabilistic construction and variational methods.
result Non-Archimedean geometry of X emerges from probabilistic framework.
Paper presents a new video generation model using diffusion probabilistic methods.
problem Generating high-quality video sequences.
method Denoising diffusion probabilistic models, autoregressive, end-to-end optimization.
result Significant improvements in perceptual quality and probabilistic frame forecasting.
New approach combines geometric and probabilistic methods to estimate manifold dimension in high-dimensional data.
problem Estimating the dimension of manifolds in high-dimensional data.
method Combines a modified box-counting algorithm (geometric) and a new probabilistic method (nearest neighbor distance analysis).
result The combined method is robust, fast, and effective in estimating manifold dimension.
A deep learning method for probabilistic weather forecasting.
problem Probabilistic forecasting of weather.
method Two chained machine-learning steps: dimension reduction and density estimation using normalizing flows.
result The method produces accurate conditional forecast distributions for weather.
Bayesian symbolic regression automates model discovery from data.
problem Learning closed-form mathematical models from data using heuristic methods.
method Probabilistic approach to symbolic regression, connecting to information theory and statistical physics.
result Probabilistic approach provides model plausibility and performance guarantees.
Paper proposes a probabilistic method to handle missing data in decision trees.
problem Handling missing data in decision trees.
method At deployment time, use density estimators to compute expected predictions. At learning time, fine-tune tree parameters to minimize expected prediction loss.
result Effective compared to baselines in experiments.
Surveying probabilistic real algebraic geometry.
problem Classical problems in real algebraic geometry.
method Probabilistic perspective on classical topics.
result Modern approach to Hilbert's Sixteenth Problem.
This paper introduces a probabilistic framework for k-shot image classification. The goal is to generalise from an initial large-scale classification task to a separate task comprising new classes and small numbers of examples. The new approach not only leverages the feature-based representation learned by a neural net…
A novel probabilistic approach forecasts imbalance prices in Belgium.
problem Forecasting imbalance prices in short-term energy markets.
method Two-step approach: compute net regulation volume state transition probabilities, then infer imbalance prices.
result The probabilistic approach outperforms deterministic and Gaussian Process models.
The paper studies the concepts of hedging and arbitrage in a non probabilistic framework. It provides conditions for non probabilistic arbitrage based on the topological structure of the trajectory space and makes connections with the usual notion of arbitrage. Several examples illustrate the non probabilistic arbitrag…
Two new methods generate probabilistic forecasts of individual treatment effects.
problem Generating probabilistic forecasts of individual treatment effects for risk-aware decision-making.
method Proposes CCT and CMC meta-learners combining conformal predictive systems with analytic convolution or Monte Carlo sampling.
result Achieve probabilistically calibrated predictive distributions and performant continuous ranked probability scores.
The choice of constellations largely affects the performance of communication systems. When designing constellations, both the locations and probability of occurrence of the points can be optimized. These approaches are referred to as geometric and probabilistic shaping, respectively. Usually, the geometry of the const…
Probabilistic modeling is a powerful approach for analyzing empirical information. We describe Edward, a library for probabilistic modeling. Edward's design reflects an iterative process pioneered by George Box: build a model of a phenomenon, make inferences about the model given data, and criticize the model's fit to …
A new probabilistic approach improves deep metric learning by considering image uncertainties and class-specific variances.
problem Proxy-based deep metric learning struggles with image uncertainties and class-specific structures.
method Introduces non-isotropic probabilistic proxy-based deep metric learning using directional von Mises-Fisher distributions.
result Improves generalization performance and competitive on standard benchmarks.
Paper presents a probabilistic framework for diffusion synchronization.
problem Improper application of heuristics leads to suboptimal results in diffusion synchronization.
method Develops a probabilistic framework to analyze and adapt correlation models for each specific task.
result Achieves better results by identifying optimal correlation models per task.
Combines coarse learners for nonparametric probabilistic regression.
problem Predicting full probability density functions without strong assumptions.
method Combining gradient boosted forests trained on coarsened target values.
result Prediction intervals have high fidelity and provide valuable insights.
Deep learning improves probabilistic PPDE solution accuracy.
problem Approximating solutions to path-dependent PDEs with limited basis selection.
method Deep learning for conditional expectation estimation with error bounds.
result Deep learning yields more accurate PPDE solutions, especially in high dimensions.
This paper tackles Bayesian system identification with probabilistic numerical methods.
problem Accurately modeling nonlinear dynamic systems from noisy data.
method Probabilistic Sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) combined with probabilistic numerical integration.
result Efficient identification of latent states and system parameters from noisy measurements.
The PARAFAC2 is a multimodal factor analysis model suitable for analyzing multi-way data when one of the modes has incomparable observation units, for example because of differences in signal sampling or batch sizes. A fully probabilistic treatment of the PARAFAC2 is desirable in order to improve robustness to noise an…
With deep neural networks providing state-of-the-art machine learning models for numerous machine learning tasks, quantifying the robustness of these models has become an important area of research. However, most of the research literature merely focuses on the \textit{worst-case} setting where the input of the neural …
Proposes using diffusion models for probabilistic stock market predictions.
problem Uncertainties in financial data make deterministic models ineffective for stock market predictions.
method Utilizes Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models (DDPM) and Masked Relational Transformer (MRT).
result Achieves state-of-the-art performance in stock movement prediction and portfolio management.
Study of a game with multiple players and common shocks using probabilistic methods.
problem Analyze a game with multiple players and common shocks.
method Probabilistic approach to study the game, including mean field and FBSDEs.
result Unique equilibrium found for both N-player and mean field games.
Probabilistic techniques are central to data analysis, but different approaches can be difficult to apply, combine, and compare. This paper introduces composable generative population models (CGPMs), a computational abstraction that extends directed graphical models and can be used to describe and compose a broad class…
Proposes a cost-sensitive method to generate probabilistic SVM outputs.
problem Generating probabilistic SVM outputs efficiently and cost-effectively.
method Cost-sensitive ensemble SVM with bootstrap probability estimation.
result Improves performance on imbalanced datasets and outperforms benchmarks.
New bound on partition function proves Kähler-Einstein stability.
problem Proving Kähler-Einstein metrics on complex manifolds.
method Quantitative bound on partition function, connecting probabilistic and quantization approaches.
result Direct analytic proof of Kähler-Einstein stability for uniformly Gibbs stable manifolds.
A new approach to continual learning using fully probabilistic models.
problem Handling data distribution changes in machine learning models.
method Gaussian Mixture Replay (GMR) based on fully probabilistic models.
result GMR achieves state-of-the-art performance on class-incremental learning problems.
Study introduces TeMoP model for better stock market predictions.
problem Decreasing prediction errors and robustness across datasets in machine learning models.
method Probabilistic multiple lag order model based on trend encoding.
result TeMoP model outperforms machine learning models in accuracy and stability across different stock indexes.
Geometric approach improves probabilistic robustness in neural networks.
problem Widespread lack of robustness in deep neural networks to adversarial examples.
method Geometric view on Probabilistically Robust Learning (PRL) and introduction of new perimeters.
result Existence of solutions and properties of modified PRL models.
Describing the dimension reduction (DR) techniques by means of probabilistic models has recently been given special attention. Probabilistic models, in addition to a better interpretability of the DR methods, provide a framework for further extensions of such algorithms. One of the new approaches to the probabilistic D…
PICLE uses probabilistic models to efficiently evaluate and compose modules for continual learning.
problem Challenging search space of module compositions in continual learning.
method Probabilistic framework to cheaply compute module compositions' fitness.
result First modular CL algorithm to achieve perceptual, few-shot, and latent transfer.
This work combines recurrent models with diffusion for probabilistic time series forecasting.
problem Scalability and capturing high-dimensional distributions and cross-feature dependencies in time series forecasting.
method Combines recurrent neural networks' efficiency with diffusion models' probabilistic modeling, using stochastic interpolants and conditional generation.
result Offers scalable probabilistic time series forecasting methods.
The paper presents a novel approach to multi-output regression using probabilistic circuits.
problem Capturing correlations between multiple output dimensions in large-scale regression problems.
method Employing a mixture of single-output Gaussian process experts encoded via a probabilistic circuit.
result The method can capture correlations between output dimensions and often outperforms other approaches.