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48 results for layer-dependent scaling

Channel Pruning, widely used for accelerating Convolutional Neural Networks, is an NP-hard problem due to the inter-layer dependency of channel redundancy. Existing methods generally ignored the above dependency for computation simplicity. To solve the problem, under the Bayesian framework, we here propose a layer-wise…

2018-12-02abs ↗pdf ↗

SAEs struggle with curved activation manifolds, revealing layer-dependent scaling laws.

problem Sparse autoencoders' reconstruction error varies across layers, not fitting existing scaling laws.
method Cross-layer study of 844 SAE checkpoints, fitting and regressing on manifold geometry.
result Manifold geometry predicts layer-dependent width exponents in SAEs, with transferable coefficients.

Unsupervised domain adaptation aims to generalize the hypothesis trained in a source domain to an unlabeled target domain. One popular approach to this problem is to learn domain-invariant embeddings for both domains. In this work, we study, theoretically and empirically, the effect of the embedding complexity on gener…

2019-10-13abs ↗pdf ↗

Study on functions computed by deep-layered machines finds same distribution in neural networks and Boolean circuits.

problem Understanding the space of functions computed by deep-layered machines.
method Investigation of Boolean functions on random-layered machines, including neural networks and Boolean circuits.
result The space of functions computed at large depth limit is characterized and the macroscopic entropy of Boolean functions is either monotonically increasing or decreasing with depth.

Within the last decade, neural network based predictors have demonstrated impressive - and at times super-human - capabilities. This performance is often paid for with an intransparent prediction process and thus has sparked numerous contributions in the novel field of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI). In this…

2019-10-22abs ↗pdf ↗

A deep BSDE approach tackles multi-layered xVA calculations for portfolio valuation.

problem Computational intractability in nested simulations for multi-layered xVA calculations.
method Iterative deep BSDE approach, change-of-measure method, quantile regression for margin computation.
result Reduces computational demands and successfully scales to high-dimensional portfolios.

Proposes a Bayesian approach for automatic node selection in sparse neural networks.

problem Reduces structural complexity and computational speedup in large-scale predictive models.
method Uses spike-and-slab Gaussian priors and variational Bayes approach for node selection.
result Establishes variational posterior consistency and optimal contraction rates for sparse networks.

This work studies fluctuation in multilayer neural networks using mean field theory.

problem Understanding fluctuation in multilayer neural networks with mean field training.
method Developed a second-order mean field limit to capture fluctuation, demonstrating stability of gradient descent training.
result Gradient descent training in multilayer networks biases towards minimal fluctuation, even after convergence.

A new runtime for AI agents calculates risks in real-time.

problem Managing risks and liabilities in autonomous AI actions.
method A time-consistent counterfactual actuarial layer with explicit underwriting boundaries.
result Establishes a well-defined toll and guarantees executed-action budgets.

New scaling framework for MoE architectures ensures stability and optimal performance at scale.

problem Lack of principled understanding of how hyperparameters should scale in MoE architectures.
method Developed a novel Dynamical Mean Field Theory (DMFT) for three scaling regimes of MoE architectures.
result Derived Maximally Scale-Stable Parameterization (MSSP) for SGD and Adam, providing robust learning rate transfer and monotonic improvement with scale.

New principles needed for scaling large language models, challenging traditional regularization methods.

problem The shift from generalization to scaling in machine learning requires new guiding principles.
method Examining the effectiveness of traditional regularization methods in the scaling-centric era.
result Traditional principles of regularization may not generalize to larger scales, highlighting new phenomena like scaling law crossover.

Improves U-Net for scale equivariance in semantic segmentation.

problem Improving generalization in semantic segmentation tasks with varying scales.
method Introduces Scale Equivariant U-Net (SEU-Net) with carefully applied subsampling and upsampling layers and scale-equivariant layers.
result Significantly improved generalization to different scales compared to U-Net and scale-equivariant architecture without upsampling.

New scaling laws optimize model size, training, and inference for better performance.

problem Trade-off between model size and inference cost in modern LLMs.
method Train-to-Test (T2T^2) scaling laws that jointly optimize model size, training tokens, and inference samples.
result Optimal pretraining decisions shift into overtraining regime, leading to stronger performance.

CrossAD detects anomalies in time series data by considering cross-scale associations and cross-window modeling.

problem Anomaly detection in time series data is challenging due to varying patterns at different scales and fixed window sizes.
method CrossAD incorporates cross-scale reconstruction and a query library to capture dynamic cross-scale associations and comprehensive context.
result CrossAD achieves state-of-the-art performance in anomaly detection across multiple real-world datasets.

We define the intrinsic scale at which a network begins to reveal its identity as the scale at which subgraphs in the network (created by a random walk) are distinguishable from similar sized subgraphs in a perturbed copy of the network. We conduct an extensive study of intrinsic scale for several networks, ranging fro…

2019-01-15abs ↗pdf ↗

One of the difficulties of training deep neural networks is caused by improper scaling between layers. Scaling issues introduce exploding / gradient problems, and have typically been addressed by careful scale-preserving initialization. We investigate the value of preserving scale, or isometry, beyond the initial weigh…

2016-04-26abs ↗pdf ↗

We introduce deep scale-spaces (DSS), a generalization of convolutional neural networks, exploiting the scale symmetry structure of conventional image recognition tasks. Put plainly, the class of an image is invariant to the scale at which it is viewed. We construct scale equivariant cross-correlations based on a princ…

2019-05-28abs ↗pdf ↗

The effectiveness of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) has been substantially attributed to their built-in property of translation equivariance. However, CNNs do not have embedded mechanisms to handle other types of transformations. In this work, we pay attention to scale changes, which regularly appear in various t…

2019-10-14abs ↗pdf ↗

Unified scaling laws reveal how model size and training time impact neural network performance.

problem Understanding how much performance improvement can be expected from scaling model size or data volume.
method Established scale-time equivalence and combined it with a linear model analysis of double descent.
result Unified theoretical scaling laws explain previously unexplained phenomena and offer a more accessible path to training large models.

This paper reviews some of the phenomenological models which have been introduced to incorporate the scaling properties of financial data. It also illustrates a microscopic model, based on heterogeneous interacting agents, which provides a possible explanation for the complex dynamics of markets' returns. Scaling and m…

2000-07-25abs ↗pdf ↗

Preprocessing data is an important step before any data analysis. In this paper, we focus on one particular aspect, namely scaling or normalization. We analyze various scaling methods in common use and study their effects on different statistical learning models. We will propose a new two-stage scaling method. First, w…

2017-09-02abs ↗pdf ↗

Optimizer choice affects neural scaling laws, changing the exponent α\alpha.

problem The exponent α\alpha in neural scaling laws L(N)NαL(N) \propto N^{-\alpha} varies with the optimizer used.
method Controlled random-feature regression experiments with five optimizer variants and six spectral conditions.
result Preconditioned optimizers yield steeper scaling (larger α\alpha), with the α\alpha-shift increasing across most of the tested spectral range.

Model shows feature learning can improve neural scaling laws for hard tasks.

problem Understanding and improving neural network scaling laws for various task difficulties.
method Developed a solvable model of neural scaling laws, identified three scaling regimes, and demonstrated feature learning's impact on scaling exponents.
result Feature learning can improve scaling with training time and compute for hard tasks, nearly doubling the exponent.

Analyzed US firm data 1970-2019, identifying scale effects and distributional forms.

problem Understanding differences between small and large firms over time.
method Examined all public US firms, used stylized facts and DLN distribution analysis.
result Small firms are systematically different from large firms, with scale-dependent heteroskedasticity.

Classical scaling is shown to be optimal under various noisy conditions.

problem Consistency of classical scaling under general noise conditions.
method Established using finite fourth moments of noise, derived convergence rates, and matching minimax lower bounds.
result Classical scaling achieves minimax optimality in recovering true configuration from noisy dissimilarities.