Active learning method balances bias and variance under class imbalance.
problem Active learning under label shift when class proportions differ.
method Mediated Active Learning under Label Shift (MALLS) using a 'medial distribution'.
result MALLS reduces asymptotic sample complexity under arbitrary label shift.
Bayesian adaptive designs can be biased by active learning, especially with misspecified models.
problem Active learning bias in Bayesian adaptive experimental designs.
method Analysis of linear and preference learning models, empirical testing.
result Model misspecification and noise influence active learning bias in Bayesian designs.
Study active learning of PTFs with derivative access.
problem Active learning of polynomial threshold functions (PTFs).
method Algorithm for active learning degree-d univariate PTFs with derivative access. result Computational efficient algorithm for active learning degree-d univariate PTFs. This paper analyzes and improves active learning techniques for real-world projects.
problem Reducing labelling effort in machine learning models with real-world constraints.
method Systematic study of active learning issues, proposing techniques to address model convergence, annotation error, and dataset imbalance.
result Presentation of two techniques to speed up active learning: partial uncertainty sampling and larger query size.
Bayesian active learning method improved for censored regression data.
problem Challenges in estimating BALD for censored regression data.
method Derived entropy and mutual information for censored distributions, developed C-BALD objective, proposed novel modelling approach. result Demonstrated C-BALD outperforms other methods in censored regression. Active learning is an important technique to reduce the number of labeled examples in supervised learning. Active learning for binary classification has been well addressed in machine learning. However, active learning of the reject option classifier remains unaddressed. In this paper, we propose novel algorithms for a…
We consider active learning of deep neural networks. Most active learning works in this context have focused on studying effective querying mechanisms and assumed that an appropriate network architecture is a priori known for the problem at hand. We challenge this assumption and propose a novel active strategy whereby …
Active learning selects inputs for GPSSM to learn latent states.
problem Optimally learn latent states of a GPSSM through active selection of inputs.
method Use mutual information to select informative inputs; approximate mutual information for GPSSM.
result Effective active learning of GPSSM dynamics in physical systems.
Study proposes a stopping criterion for active learning based on error stability.
problem Improving predictive performance in active learning by adaptively annotating samples.
method Proposes a stopping criterion based on error stability for Bayesian active learning.
result Demonstrates the proposed criterion stops active learning at the appropriate timing for various models and datasets.
DUNs improve active learning by dynamically adjusting model complexity.
problem Active learning datasets grow, leading to model bias or overfitting.
method Depth Uncertainty Networks (DUNs) infer model depth for flexibility and complexity.
result DUNs outperform other BNN variants on active learning tasks, reducing overfitting.
Collaborative filtering is a useful technique for exploiting the preference patterns of a group of users to predict the utility of items for the active user. In general, the performance of collaborative filtering depends on the number of rated examples given by the active user. The more the number of rated examples giv…
Paper provides label complexity guarantees for deep active learning.
problem Lack of rigorous label complexity guarantees for deep active learning.
method Studied deep active learning from nonparametric classification perspective.
result Proved near-optimal label complexity guarantees for deep active learning.
Active learning method improves AI performance by balancing exploration and exploitation.
problem Efficiently acquiring samples for supervised learning in streaming data.
method Ensemble active learning by contextual bandits.
result Improved AI modeling performance through better sample acquisition.
Unified study of active learning for deep neural networks.
problem Improving performance of deep neural networks through active learning.
method Investigation of incremental and cumulative training modes, model configurations, query strategies, and pseudo-labels.
result Proposed more efficient querying procedures and insights into active learning behavior.
Even though active learning forms an important pillar of machine learning, deep learning tools are not prevalent within it. Deep learning poses several difficulties when used in an active learning setting. First, active learning (AL) methods generally rely on being able to learn and update models from small amounts of …
Active learning from demonstration allows a robot to query a human for specific types of input to achieve efficient learning. Existing work has explored a variety of active query strategies; however, to our knowledge, none of these strategies directly minimize the performance risk of the policy the robot is learning. U…
New active learning strategy improves decision-making accuracy.
problem Maximizing decision-making accuracy in sequential data acquisition.
method Introduces a novel active learning criterion that maximizes expected information gain on the posterior decision distribution.
result Improved performance in decision-making accuracy compared to existing alternatives.
TransFall uses transfer learning to improve activity recognition from mobile sensors.
problem Performance degradation due to platform and user movement differences.
method Two-tier data transformation, label estimation, and model generation layers.
result TransFall enhances activity recognition accuracy for new scenarios.
This paper explores adaptive neural activation in RNNs for better learning.
problem Fixed neural activation functions limit the performance and adaptability of RNNs.
method Developed a novel parametric family of nonlinear activation functions inspired by biological neurons.
result Adaptive neural activation improves learning speed and performance in RNNs.
New active learning methods for Gaussian process improve predictive modeling of composite fuselage.
problem Improving predictive modeling of composite fuselage with limited training samples and uncertainties.
method Proposed two new active learning algorithms for Gaussian process considering uncertainties.
result The proposed approach realizes better prediction performance for automatic shape control of composite fuselage.
New metrics help rebuild trust in Active Learning for industry practitioners.
problem Misalignment of objectives between research and industry in Active Learning.
method Presentation of actionable metrics to interpret AL strategies.
result Actionable metrics improve AL performance and interpretability.
We propose a new active learning by query synthesis approach using Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN). Different from regular active learning, the resulting algorithm adaptively synthesizes training instances for querying to increase learning speed. We generate queries according to the uncertainty principle, but our…
New algorithm for active learning from feedback coding.
problem Efficiently selecting examples for labeling in active machine learning.
method Formalized structural similarities between active learning and feedback channel coding, developed an optimal transport-based algorithm called Approximate Posterior Matching (APM).
result Learning performance comparable to existing methods at reduced computational cost.
Study shows sample noise impacts active learning performance.
problem Impact of sample noise on active learning performance.
method Proposed Incremental Weighted K-Means for noisy samples.
result Robust sampler improves synthetic tasks but only marginally in real-life.
Study finds different active learning techniques better for various learning objectives.
problem Matching active learning techniques to specific learning objectives.
method Survey of students' perceptions and ratings of various techniques.
result Different active learning techniques are best suited for different learning objectives.
The paper tackles fast rates in batch active learning with pool-based data.
problem Reduced adaptivity in batch active learning leads to suboptimal results.
method Proposes a stage-wise greedy algorithm that balances informativeness and diversity.
result The algorithm's excess risk matches minimax rates in standard statistical learning settings.
Better use of unlabelled data improves Bayesian active learning models.
problem Neglecting unlabelled data harms predictive performance and data acquisition decisions.
method A simple framework for semi-supervised Bayesian active learning.
result The proposed framework produces better models than conventional approaches.
Active learning selects samples for labeling to build accurate models with minimal labeled data.
problem Costly acquisition of labeled data in supervised learning.
method Adaptive selection of unlabeled data samples for labeling.
result Efficient model building with minimal labeled data.
Supervised machine learning methods usually require a large set of labeled examples for model training. However, in many real applications, there are plentiful unlabeled data but limited labeled data; and the acquisition of labels is costly. Active learning (AL) reduces the labeling cost by iteratively selecting the mo…
Active WeaSuL uses active learning to improve weak supervision for better model performance.
problem Limited labelled data in machine learning.
method Combines active learning with weak supervision to improve probabilistic labels.
result Active WeaSuL outperforms weak supervision and active learning with limited labelled data.
ADS filters data points for efficient batch active learning.
problem Efficiently selecting data points for annotation in parallel settings.
method Active Data Shapley (ADS) using the Shapley value of data.
result Significantly increases efficiency of active learning by 6x.
Unified query framework for active metric learning and classification.
problem Combining representation learning and task-specific goals in machine learning.
method Adaptive selection of nearest neighbor queries using information theoretic criterion.
result Actively selected nearest neighbor queries outperform recent methods in deep metric learning and classification.
Deep learning models outperform classical methods in forecasting neural activity.
problem Improving forecasting of neural activity using deep learning models.
method Systematic evaluation of eight probabilistic deep learning models against classical statistical models and baseline methods.
result Several deep learning models consistently outperform classical approaches in forecasting neural activity.
Active learning improves SR by proposing experiments in data-limited settings.
problem Efficiently gathering data for symbolic regression with physical constraints.
method Query by committee using the Pareto frontier of equations, with physical constraints.
result Reduces data required for SR and achieves state-of-the-art results.
Meta-learning algorithms for active learning are emerging as a promising paradigm for learning the ``best'' active learning strategy. However, current learning-based active learning approaches still require sufficient training data so as to generalize meta-learning models for active learning. This is contrary to the na…
This paper provides an overview of activation functions in neural networks.
problem Confusion in activation function selection and properties in deep learning.
method Analytic review of popular activation functions.
result Clarification of activation function properties and selection.
Efficient active learning with abstention reduces label complexity exponentially.
problem Achieving high accuracy with minimal labels.
method Developed a computationally efficient active learning algorithm with abstention.
result Achieves polylog(1/ε) label complexity, reducing by an exponential factor.
Efficiently identifies key input variables for expensive functions using active learning.
problem Efficiently identify key input variables for expensive, black-box functions.
method Proposes novel active learning acquisition functions targeting derivative-based global sensitivity measures (DGSMs) under Gaussian process surrogate models.
result Active learning substantially enhances sample efficiency of DGSM estimation, especially with limited evaluation budgets.
Active testing reduces label costs for efficient model evaluation.
problem Real-world applications require expensive test labels, disconnecting from existing model evaluation methods.
method Derives acquisition strategies to select test points efficiently, addressing label bias and variance.
result Active testing improves model evaluation efficiency without sacrificing accuracy.
ActiLabel learns activity patterns across diverse sensor devices.
problem Limited adoption of activity recognition models across different domains due to diverse sensor devices.
method Combination of graph model and optimal tiered mapping for learning activity labels.
result Superior performance compared to state-of-the-art methods on public datasets.
Active learning can't improve over passive in certain settings.
problem Active learning vs. passive learning in nonparametric settings.
method Analyzing margin conditions and their effects on active learning performance.
result Nuances in margin conditions determine whether active learning can outperform passive learning.
We study the theoretical advantages of active learning over passive learning. Specifically, we prove that, in noise-free classifier learning for VC classes, any passive learning algorithm can be transformed into an active learning algorithm with asymptotically strictly superior label complexity for all nontrivial targe…
A new AI framework optimizes expert labeling of unlabeled data.
problem Efficiently labeling unlabeled data for AI systems.
method Human-in-the-loop active learning framework with innovative query schemes.
result Higher accuracy and lower loss compared to other methods.
We propose Disentanglement based Active Learning (DAL), a new active learning technique based on self-supervision which leverages the concept of disentanglement. Instead of requesting labels from human oracle, our method automatically labels the majority of the datapoints, thus drastically reducing the human labeling b…
Learning the activities of animals is important for the purpose of monitoring their welfare vis a vis their behaviour with respect to their environment and conspecifics. While previous works have largely focused on activity recognition in a single animal, little or no work has been done in learning the collective behav…
We describe a framework for designing efficient active learning algorithms that are tolerant to random classification noise and are differentially-private. The framework is based on active learning algorithms that are statistical in the sense that they rely on estimates of expectations of functions of filtered random e…
Active learning aims to reduce annotation cost by predicting which samples are useful for a human teacher to label. However it has become clear there is no best active learning algorithm. Inspired by various philosophies about what constitutes a good criteria, different algorithms perform well on different datasets. Th…
Paper examines power consumption in neural networks using various activation functions.
problem Power consumption in machine learning models.
method Examines power consumption for different activation functions.
result Substantial differences in power consumption exist between activation functions.