This work redefines data-centric AI by unifying categorical and cochain notions.
problem The need to rethink data notions for data-centric AI.
method Proposes unifying principles from categorical and cochain notions of data.
result Unified definition of data impacts machine learning development, implementation, and utilization.
DC-Check helps guide ML development by considering data-centric aspects.
problem Lack of standardized framework for data-centric considerations in ML.
method DC-Check is a checklist-style framework for data-centric AI at ML pipeline stages.
result Promotes thoughtfulness and transparency in ML development.
This paper explores how balancing and filtering techniques affect predictive multiplicity in machine learning models.
problem Predictive multiplicity due to Rashomon effect in high-stakes environments.
method Investigates the impact of balancing and filtering techniques on predictive multiplicity using 21 real-world datasets.
result Data-centric AI strategies can mitigate predictive multiplicity, but preprocessing methods may introduce it.
Automates research and development process by evaluating model capabilities.
problem Expanding experimental burden due to reading and verifying research directions.
method Proposes RD2Bench, a benchmark for evaluating data-centric automatic R&D.
result Demonstrates promising potential of LLMs in automating R&D process.
BadGD identifies gradient descent vulnerabilities through strategic backdoor attacks.
problem Gradient descent vulnerabilities through malicious data manipulation.
method Introduces Max RiskWarp, Max GradWarp, and Max GradDistWarp triggers to exploit gradient descent.
result Demonstrates how malicious triggers can significantly alter loss landscapes and gradient calculations.
NTL protects AI models by restricting their generalization ability to specific domains.
problem Protecting AI models as intellectual property in a secure and robust manner.
method Non-Transferable Learning (NTL) captures exclusive data representation and restricts model generalization ability.
result NTL provides robust resistance to watermark removal and data-centric protection for usage authorization.
This paper uses LLMs to streamline industrial data-centric R&D cycles.
problem High costs in human, computational, and time resources in data-centric R&D.
method Explores how large language models can understand domain-specific requirements and automate R&D tasks.
result Promising results show potential for automating industrial data-centric R&D cycles.
CliMB-DC combines human guidance and data-centric tools to improve ML for non-technical experts.
problem Lack of data-centric handling in LLM co-pilots for non-technical users.
method Human-guided, data-centric framework combining advanced tools and LLM reasoning.
result Significantly outperforms existing co-pilot baselines for data-centric challenges.
PRRO generates synthetic tabular data that improves SL performance and class distribution.
problem Low SL utility of synthetic data due to class imbalance and overlooked data relationships.
method Data pruning and column reordering to optimize SL utility.
result Synthetic data generated with PRRO enhances predictive performance and class distribution.
Two approaches extend knowledge distillation to Gaussian Processes, showing relationships to existing methods.
problem Applying knowledge distillation to Gaussian Processes for regression and classification.
method Data-centric and distribution-centric approaches to extend distillation to GPR and GPC.
result Distribution-centric approach for GPC approximately corresponds to data duplication and scaling.
DAISYnt evaluates synthetic data quality and privacy in regulated domains.
problem Balancing data quality and privacy in regulated domains.
method Developed a suite of advanced tests (DAISYnt) to evaluate synthetic data quality and privacy.
result DAISYnt sets a de facto standard for synthetic data evaluation in regulated domains.
Survey of technologies for trustworthy machine learning systems.
problem Building machine learning systems that are fair, explainable, auditable, and secure.
method Survey of technologies across data and model stages of machine learning.
result Four categories of system properties (fairness, explainability, auditability, safety & security) are essential for trustworthy systems.
Study data biases to predict algorithmic discrimination, developing a Data Bias Profile.
problem Data biases contribute to algorithmic discrimination, but their impact is understudied.
method Analyzed three common data biases across various datasets and models, developing a Data Bias Profile.
result Combination of proxies and label bias can lead to more significant discrimination than underrepresentation alone.
New mechanism detects overlap density for weak-to-strong generalization.
problem Understanding what aspects of data enable weak-to-strong generalization.
method Data-centric mechanism and overlap detection algorithm.
result Overlap density is a key factor in weak-to-strong generalization.
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.
SusGen-GPT improves financial NLP and ESG report generation.
problem Lack of advanced NLP tools for finance and ESG domains.
method Developed SusGen-30K dataset and SusGen-GPT models.
result Achieved state-of-the-art performance in financial NLP tasks.
DAGnosis uses DAGs to identify and localize data inconsistencies.
problem Handling data inconsistencies in machine learning models at deployment time.
method Directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to encode feature probability distribution and independencies.
result Localization of inconsistencies and insights into their causes.
MLI is an Application Programming Interface designed to address the challenges of building Machine Learn- ing algorithms in a distributed setting based on data-centric computing. Its primary goal is to simplify the development of high-performance, scalable, distributed algorithms. Our initial results show that, relativ…
Modyn automates continuous ML model training on growing datasets.
problem Continuous model retraining is costly and impractical.
method Data-centric ML platform with policies for continuous training.
result Modyn enables high throughput training with sample-level data selection.
Study shows data attribution methods are sensitive to hyperparameters, making tuning costly.
problem Hyperparameter sensitivity in data attribution methods makes tuning impractical.
method Theoretical analysis and lightweight procedure for selecting regularization value without retraining.
result Proposes a lightweight procedure for selecting regularization value without model retraining.
Framework improves ML performance by identifying high-quality data.
problem Poor data quality hampers ML performance.
method Intelligent data-centric evaluation framework combining quality measurements and unsupervised learning.
result Framework improves ML system performance in real-world use case.
Materials design can be cast as an optimization problem with the goal of achieving desired properties, by varying material composition, microstructure morphology, and processing conditions. Existence of both qualitative and quantitative material design variables leads to disjointed regions in property space, making the…
New theory explains how noisy, high-dimensional data can still lead to robust predictions.
problem Modern machine learning models achieve high performance with noisy, high-dimensional data.
method Synthesizes principles from Information Theory, Latent Factor Models, and Psychometrics to clarify predictive robustness.
result Predictive robustness arises from data architecture and model capacity, not just data cleanliness.
RD-Agent(Q) automates quantitative finance research and development.
problem Challenges in asset return prediction due to high dimensionality and volatility.
method Data-centric multi-agent framework for automated research and development of quantitative strategies.
result Up to 2X higher annualized returns with 70% fewer factors.
Our society has been computerised and globalised due to emergence and spread of information and communication technology (ICT). This enables us to investigate our own socio-economic systems based on large amounts of data on human activities. In this article, methods of treating complexity arising from a vast amount of …
AI stocks hedge against AI singularity's economic impact.
problem AI singularity's displacement of consumption.
method Developed an asset pricing model with incomplete markets.
result AI stocks command a premium due to market incompleteness.
Study analyzes AI's impact on firms, markets, and workers using large language model data.
problem Understanding AI's effect on firms, markets, and workers.
method Used 380 trillion tokens from 400+ large language models to analyze AI's impact.
result Firms with higher AI exposure earn higher returns, creating an AI premium.
New AI stock indices classify firms' AI engagement using 10-K filings.
problem Opaque AI selection criteria in existing ETFs.
method NLP analysis of 10-K filings to classify AI stocks.
result Companies with higher AI engagement have greater positive returns.
The paper analyzes risk spillovers between AI ETFs, AI tokens, and green markets.
problem Risk spillovers among AI ETFs, AI tokens, and green markets.
method R2 decomposition method
result AI ETFs and clean energy act as risk transmitters, while AI tokens and green assets act as receivers.
This review covers AI in finance, challenges, techniques, and opportunities.
problem Challenges and opportunities in AI applications in finance.
method Comprehensive categorization and overview of AI research in finance over decades.
result A dense roadmap of AI challenges, techniques, and opportunities in finance.
Explainable AI improves human decision accuracy but does not enhance it significantly.
problem Improving human decision-making through explainable AI.
method Comparing human decision accuracy with and without AI predictions, including or excluding explanations.
result Providing AI predictions improves human decision accuracy, but explanations do not significantly enhance it.
The paper explores AI in finance, focusing on XAI's role in enhancing interpretability and trust.
problem The need for AI in finance and the importance of XAI for better decision-making.
method Tracing AI's evolution in finance, highlighting XAI's role, and demonstrating through simulations.
result XAI enhances trust in AI systems, leading to more responsible decision-making.
Paper defines AI-specific loss reconstruction problem and introduces CER framework.
problem Reconstructing AI-generated losses, especially in agentic systems.
method CER framework: C (control boundary), E (evidence reconstruction), R (insurance response).
result Defines AI-specific reconstruction problem and operationalizes it.
Experiment shows cognitive biases impact human-AI collaboration, highlighting the need for diverse evaluator samples.
problem Cognitive biases affect human-AI collaboration, leading to suboptimal outcomes.
method Randomized experiment with 2,784 participants, manipulating AI suggestion quality, task burden, and financial incentives.
result Individual attitudes toward AI are the strongest predictor of performance, influencing accuracy and overcorrection.
AI enhances financial forecasting with challenges in regulation and privacy.
problem Challenges in integrating AI with financial services and regulations.
method Integration of AI technologies like deep learning and reinforcement learning.
result AI improves financial forecasting but faces regulatory and privacy issues.
AI+MPS workshop aims to strengthen AI's role in science.
problem AI's potential to enhance scientific discovery and education.
method Proposes activities and strategic priorities to strengthen AI-MPS link.
result AI and science are becoming increasingly intertwined.
Improved AI patent classifier measures U.S. and China's AI patenting.
problem Measuring AI patents with high precision and generalization.
method Fine-tuning PatentSBERTa on manually labeled data from USPTO's AI Patent Dataset.
result Rapid growth in AI patenting in both countries, but different organizational patterns.
FST.ai 2.0 improves Taekwondo decision-making with AI, reducing review time and increasing trust.
problem Fair, transparent, and explainable decision-making in Taekwondo.
method Pose-based action recognition, epistemic uncertainty modeling, interactive dashboards.
result 85% reduction in decision review time, 93% referee trust in AI-assisted decisions.
Article evaluates AI security threats and proposes multiple measures.
problem Threats to AI integrity and security.
method Literature review, analysis of AI supply chain, discussion of mitigations.
result Multiple protective measures are necessary for AI security.
AI threatens financial stability through misuse and stealth adoption.
problem Misuse and stealth adoption of AI in financial regulations.
method Analysis of AI's potential risks and criteria for AI suitability.
result AI will likely become widely used by stealth, affecting high-level financial functions.
Adversarial policies beat superhuman Go AI systems.
problem Vulnerability of superhuman AI systems to adversarial attacks.
method Training adversarial policies to trick KataGo into making blunders.
result Adversarial policies achieve >97% win rate against KataGo at superhuman settings.
The DoD needs a robust process to evaluate AI/ML model performance and robustness.
problem AI/ML models are brittle and nonrobust, posing risks in national security.
method Reviews AI/ML development process and best practices for evaluation.
result Recommendations for DoD evaluators to ensure robust AI/ML capabilities.
Paper tackles AI risks by customizing metrics and models.
problem AI risks are multidimensional and immaturely managed.
method Decomposes AI risks into data protection, fairness, etc., and develops metrics and models.
result Customized metrics and models reduce AI risk uncertainty.
Qlib aims to integrate AI into quantitative investment.
problem Challenges in applying AI to quantitative investment.
method Design and develop Qlib to accommodate AI-driven workflow.
result Qlib realizes the potential of AI technologies in quantitative investment.
Open AI models affect bond yields differently than closed ones.
problem Understanding how market reactions to AI releases impact bond yields.
method Analyzed US bond yields before and after the release of open and closed AI models.
result Open AI models shift bond yields in the opposite direction of closed models.
AI systems are being deployed to support human decision making in high-stakes domains. In many cases, the human and AI form a team, in which the human makes decisions after reviewing the AI's inferences. A successful partnership requires that the human develops insights into the performance of the AI system, including …
Do-AIQ framework evaluates AI algorithms' quality using DOE.
problem Quality evaluation of AI mislabel detection algorithms.
method Design-of-experiment approach with high-dimensional constraint space design and surrogate modeling.
result Established framework for evaluating AI algorithm quality robustly.
AI enhances ESG practices in finance, but requires careful consideration.
problem Regulatory pressures and stakeholder awareness drive ESG adoption.
method Industrial survey categorizing AI applications in ESG.
result AI improves analytical capabilities, risk assessment, and customer engagement.