Interactive IL beats BC by state-wise annotation cost.
problem Behavior Cloning struggles with annotation cost in sequential decision making.
method Proved Stagger and Warm Stagger algorithms to outperform BC.
result Interactive and hybrid IL methods outperform BC with state-wise annotation.
New method bypasses assumptions for unbiased estimation of complex system interactions.
problem Inferring pair-wise and higher-order interactions from observational data.
method Cross-disciplinary approach using Targeted Learning for unbiased estimation.
result Universal estimator of all-order symmetric interactions without parametric assumptions.
In this study, we analyzed the activity of monkey V1 neurons responding to grating stimuli of different orientations using inference methods for a time-dependent Ising model. The method provides optimal estimation of time-dependent neural interactions with credible intervals according to the sequential Bayes estimation…
DPBD simplifies labeling functions through interactive demonstrations.
problem Difficulty in writing labeling functions for large-scale labeled training data.
method Data Programming by Demonstration (DPBD) framework using interactive demonstrations.
result Ruler system generates labeling rules more easily and with higher user satisfaction.
Interpreting neural networks is a crucial and challenging task in machine learning. In this paper, we develop a novel framework for detecting statistical interactions captured by a feedforward multilayer neural network by directly interpreting its learned weights. Depending on the desired interactions, our method can a…
The paper explains DNNs by quantifying interactions among input variables.
problem Understanding and explaining the complex behavior of deep neural networks.
method The paper defines and quantifies the significance of interactions among multiple input variables using the Shapley value.
result The proposed method effectively explains the behavior of DNNs by assigning attribution values to input variables.
HyperSHAP explains HPO hyperparameters and interactions, improving trust and adoption.
problem Tackling opaque HPO methods and lack of user trust.
method Game-theoretic explainability framework based on Shapley values and interactions.
result Provides insights into hyperparameter contributions and interactions.
Surrogate-based analysis of interactions via local effect smooths
problem Detecting and characterizing feature interactions in machine learning models
method Surrogate-based analysis using generalized additive models
result Empirical validation of effectiveness for pairwise interactions
AutoFIS automatically selects important feature interactions for CTR prediction models.
problem Manual feature interaction design is inefficient and prone to noise.
method Two-stage algorithm: search stage relaxes feature interactions to continuous parameters, re-train stage refines model performance.
result AutoFIS significantly improves CTR and CVR of FM-based models.
A new method detects interactions in neural networks using topological analysis.
problem Detecting interactions between input features in neural networks.
method Topological analysis of neural network connectivity to quantify interaction strength.
result The PID algorithm outperforms state-of-the-art baselines in interaction detection tasks.
Graph neural network predicts vehicle interactions and trajectories for autonomous driving.
problem Predicting future motion of vehicles in traffic scenes.
method Graph neural network that jointly predicts interaction modes and 5-second future trajectories.
result Jointly predicting trajectories and interaction modes leads to lower trajectory error.
Inspired by the immense success of deep learning, graph neural networks (GNNs) are widely used to learn powerful node representations and have demonstrated promising performance on different graph learning tasks. However, most real-world graphs often come with high-dimensional and sparse node features, rendering the le…
Interactive user interfaces need to continuously evolve based on the interactions that a user has (or does not have) with the system. This may require constant exploration of various options that the system may have for the user and obtaining signals of user preferences on those. However, such an exploration, especiall…
iKF method uncovers complex variable interactions for scientific discovery.
problem Limited interpretability of existing models in decision-making applications.
method Iterative Kings' Forests (iKF) method to uncover multi-order interactions.
result iKF provides strong interpretive power for explainable modeling.
For a safe, natural and effective human-robot social interaction, it is essential to develop a system that allows a robot to demonstrate the perceivable responsive behaviors to complex human behaviors. We introduce the Multimodal Deep Attention Recurrent Q-Network using which the robot exhibits human-like social intera…
In this work we present the novel ASTRID method for investigating which attribute interactions classifiers exploit when making predictions. Attribute interactions in classification tasks mean that two or more attributes together provide stronger evidence for a particular class label. Knowledge of such interactions make…
For robots to coexist with humans in a social world like ours, it is crucial that they possess human-like social interaction skills. Programming a robot to possess such skills is a challenging task. In this paper, we propose a Multimodal Deep Q-Network (MDQN) to enable a robot to learn human-like interaction skills thr…
A new method detects interactions in machine learning models.
problem Interpreting non-linear and interaction effects in machine learning models.
method Regional effect plots with implicit interaction detection.
result The method quantifies and interprets feature effects reliably, less confounded by interactions.
We propose a Bayesian regression method that accounts for multi-way interactions of arbitrary orders among the predictor variables. Our model makes use of a factorization mechanism for representing the regression coefficients of interactions among the predictors, while the interaction selection is guided by a prior dis…
TimeCNN improves forecasting by refining cross-variable interactions over time.
problem Multivariate time series forecasting struggles with dynamic and multifaceted cross-variable correlations.
method TimeCNN uses timepoint-independent convolution kernels to capture evolving relationships among variables.
result TimeCNN outperforms state-of-the-art models in real-world datasets with significant computational and speed advantages.
KGRL uses reinforcement learning with knowledge graphs for better interactive recommendation.
problem Achieving responsiveness and accuracy in dynamic user-item interactions.
method KGRL combines reinforcement learning and knowledge graphs, using a local knowledge network and attention mechanism.
result KGRL outperforms state-of-the-art methods in simulated and real-world environments.
xDeepInt learns both vector-wise and bit-wise feature interactions.
problem Learning feature interactions for CTR prediction and recommendation.
method Polynomial Interaction Network (PIN) architecture with subspace-crossing mechanism.
result xDeepInt outperforms state-of-the-art models in CTR prediction and recommendation.
Study reveals self-attention's role in learning and generalizing interactions.
problem Understanding self-attention's theoretical role in neural architectures.
method Interacting entities analysis, including multi-agent RL and genetic sequences.
result Self-attention efficiently represents, learns, and generalizes pairwise interactions.
Although interactive learning puts the user into the loop, the learner remains mostly a black box for the user. Understanding the reasons behind queries and predictions is important when assessing how the learner works and, in turn, trust. Consequently, we propose the novel framework of explanatory interactive learning…
New benchmarks improve model performance by accounting for isomorphism classes in multi-relational datasets.
problem Synthetic multi-relational datasets lack isomorphism class awareness, leading to overestimation of model performance.
method Proposed isomorphism-aware synthetic benchmarks and a prioritisation scheme to improve model performance and stability.
result Isomorphism classes can be utilised to improve model performance, stability during training, and reduce training time.
Estimating global pairwise interaction effects, i.e., the difference between the joint effect and the sum of marginal effects of two input features, with uncertainty properly quantified, is centrally important in science applications. We propose a non-parametric probabilistic method for detecting interaction effects of…
To coordinate actions with an interaction partner requires a constant exchange of sensorimotor signals. Humans acquire these skills in infancy and early childhood mostly by imitation learning and active engagement with a skilled partner. They require the ability to predict and adapt to one's partner during an interacti…
Toward enabling next-generation robots capable of socially intelligent interaction with humans, we present a computationalmodel of interactions in a social environment of multiple agents and multiple groups. The Multiagent Group Perception and Interaction (MGpi) network is a deep neural network that predi…
The paper proposes a method to learn from both simulation and real-world data.
problem Training autonomous systems in simulation and applying them to real-world environments.
method Balancing samples from simulation and real-world data using a replay buffer.
result The method achieves better performance in real-world tasks compared to training only in simulation.
Interactive learning is a process in which a machine learning algorithm is provided with meaningful, well-chosen examples as opposed to randomly chosen examples typical in standard supervised learning. In this paper, we propose a new method for interactive learning from multiple noisy labels where we exploit the disagr…
Study identifies cancer genes through graph anomaly analysis of protein interactions.
problem Insufficient modeling of biological information in protein interaction networks for cancer gene identification.
method Proposes HIerarchical-Perspective Graph Neural Network (HIPGNN) to detect weight heterogeneity and spectral flattening in cancer gene nodes.
result HIPGNN detects weight heterogeneity and spectral flattening, leading to improved cancer gene identification.
Modeling interacting objects with latent Gaussian process ODEs.
problem Time uncertainty-aware modeling of continuous-time dynamics of interacting objects.
method A new model using latent Gaussian process ordinary differential equations to infer independent dynamics and interactions.
result Our model improves long-term predictions and successfully encapsulates independent dynamics and interactions.
Novel framework learns policies from noisy expert demonstrations.
problem Learning effective policies with noisy expert demonstrations.
method Adaptive learning framework that jointly interacts with the environment and expert demonstrations, assigning weights to filter out noisy demonstrations.
result The proposed approach learns robustly with noisy demonstrations and achieves higher performance in fewer iterations.
SPARTAN learns sparse interaction graphs between objects in scenes.
problem Capturing structured interactions between entities in complex settings remains challenging.
method SPARTAN is a Transformer-based world model that learns sparse, context-dependent interaction graphs through sparsity regularization on attention patterns.
result SPARTAN achieves significantly improved few-shot adaptation to dynamics changes and robustness against distractors.
New method finds significant high-order interactions efficiently.
problem Finding statistically significant high-order interactions in high-dimensional data.
method Extends selective inference to high-order interaction models with pruning strategy.
result Demonstrated efficient and powerful method for high-order interactions.
Paper proposes FINN for better CTR prediction by modeling feature interactions.
problem Improving CTR prediction in advertising and recommendation systems.
method Proposes Feature Interaction based Neural Network (FINN) to model feature interactions.
result FINN outperforms other deep models in CTR prediction tasks.
In this paper we present an interacting-agent model of stock markets. We describe a stock market through an Ising-like model in order to formulate the tendency of traders getting to be influenced by the other traders' investment attitudes [1], and formulate the traders' decision-making regarding investment as the maxim…
Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) are a major cause of preventable hospitalizations and deaths. Predicting the occurrence of DDIs helps drug safety professionals allocate investigative resources and take appropriate regulatory action promptly. Traditional DDI prediction methods predict DDIs based on the similarity between …
Framework for joint inference of network topology and interaction types in heterogeneous systems.
problem Joint inference of network topology, multi-type interaction kernels, and latent type assignments in heterogeneous interacting particle systems.
method Three-stage approach: shared structure recovery, discrete interaction type identification, and matrix factorization.
result The method yields accurate reconstruction of underlying dynamics and is robust to noise.
Gaussian process framework learns interaction kernels in multi-species particle systems.
problem Learning interaction kernels in multi-species interacting particle systems from trajectory data.
method Nonparametric Bayesian approach with Gaussian processes.
result Established rigorous statistical guarantees for recoverability and optimality of interaction kernels.
A new method uses gene interaction networks to predict gene functions.
problem Predicting gene functions from gene interactions.
method Context graph kernel approach in a machine learning framework.
result The proposed method outperforms linkage-assumption-based methods.
Method detects interactions for better CTR prediction.
problem Predicting click-through rate with high-dimensional categorical features and time-varying interactions.
method Online Random Intersection Chains (ORIC) for detecting informative interactions.
result ORIC detects high-interpretability interactions that improve CTR prediction.
In this paper, we propose a hybrid bankcard response model, which integrates decision tree based chi-square automatic interaction detection (CHAID) into logistic regression. In the first stage of the hybrid model, CHAID analysis is used to detect the possibly potential variable interactions. Then in the second stage, t…
Paper improves neural interaction modeling using nonlinear Hawkes processes.
problem Inability of classic Hawkes process to model inhibitory interactions.
method Augmented auxiliary latent variables and EM algorithm for efficient inference.
result Demonstrates accurate and efficient estimation of neural interaction dynamics.
BayReL learns molecular interactions across multi-omics data.
problem Inferring meaningful interactions across diverse molecular data types.
method BayReL uses Bayesian representation learning with graph models to integrate multi-omics data.
result BayReL outperforms existing methods in inferring molecular interactions.
Scientists interact with deep learning models to avoid misleading results.
problem Deep neural networks can misinterpret data and achieve high performance by exploiting confounding factors.
method Introduce explanatory interactive learning (XIL) where scientists revise models based on explanations.
result XIL helps prevent misleading results and encourages model trust.
When performing regression on a dataset with p variables, it is often of interest to go beyond using main linear effects and include interactions as products between individual variables. For small-scale problems, these interactions can be computed explicitly but this leads to a computational complexity of at least $…
Bayesian method reconstructs hidden higher-order interactions from network data.
problem Lack of explicit higher-order interactions in pairwise network data.
method Bayesian approach based on parsimony, infers higher-order structures when statistically supported.
result Demonstrated applicability to various datasets, synthetic and empirical.