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48 results for learning paradigm

Data annotation is an essential stage in supervised learning. However, the annotation process is exhaustive and time consuming, specially for large datasets. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) recognition is an example of systems that exploit very large raw sensor data readings. In such systems, sensor readings are colle…

2020-02-17abs ↗pdf ↗

A common issue for classification in scientific research and industry is the existence of imbalanced classes. When sample sizes of different classes are imbalanced in training data, naively implementing a classification method often leads to unsatisfactory prediction results on test data. Multiple resampling techniques…

2020-02-11abs ↗pdf ↗

This research formalizes inductive generalization and proposes a new learning paradigm called Inductive Learning.

problem Generalization from easy to hard tasks, especially out-of-domain generalization.
method Formalizes inductive generalization, introduces Inductive Learning, and outlines steps to adapt techniques for learning model successors.
result A new learning paradigm (Inductive Learning) that emphasizes induction and universal properties of learning and computation.

This study combines two different learning paradigms, k-nearest neighbor (k-NN) rule, as memory-based learning paradigm and relevance vector machines (RVM), as statistical learning paradigm. This combination is performed in kernel space and is called k-relevance vector (k-RV). The purpose is to improve the performance …

2019-09-18abs ↗pdf ↗

We explore the impact of learning paradigms on training deep neural networks for the Travelling Salesman Problem. We design controlled experiments to train supervised learning (SL) and reinforcement learning (RL) models on fixed graph sizes up to 100 nodes, and evaluate them on variable sized graphs up to 500 nodes. Be…

2019-10-16abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper proposes SPO paradigm for better portfolio optimization in real markets.

problem Real-world trading frictions and constraints affect portfolio optimization quality.
method SPO paradigm with decision-focused training using surrogate loss and linear predictors.
result Decision-focused training improves risk-adjusted performance and robustness.

Thanks to the advances in machine learning, data-driven analysis tools have become valuable solutions for various applications. However, there still remain essential challenges to develop effective data-driven methods because of the need to acquire a large amount of data and to have sufficient computing power to handle…

2018-07-05abs ↗pdf ↗

Study on teaching reinforcement learning with Q-learning, reducing sample complexity.

problem Reducing sample complexity in reinforcement learning.
method Characterized teaching dimension for Q-learning under different teacher control, presented optimal teaching algorithms.
result Minimum number of samples needed for reinforcement learning is characterized.

Graph Polish optimizes molecular structures by minimizing changes and maximizing preservation.

problem Error-prone traditional molecular optimization methods.
method Graph Polish transforms optimization into a polishing task, focusing on optimization centers and minimizing changes.
result Significant advantage over state-of-the-art methods on multiple optimization tasks.

Theoretical justification for asymmetric actor-critic algorithms in reinforcement learning.

problem Lack of precise theoretical justification for asymmetric actor-critic algorithms in reinforcement learning.
method Adapting a finite-time convergence analysis to the asymmetric actor-critic setting with linear function approximators.
result A finite-time bound reveals that the asymmetric critic eliminates aliasing errors in the agent state.

New method improves language model fine-tuning without forgetting.

problem Fine-tuning language models to match specific distributions without forgetting.
method Combines Distribution Matching and Reinforcement Learning techniques.
result Adding a baseline improves constraint satisfaction, stability, and efficiency.

Adjoined Networks trains both base and compressed networks together for efficient model compression.

problem Efficiently compressing deep neural networks while maintaining accuracy.
method Adjoined Networks (AN) trains both a base network and a smaller compressed network simultaneously, sharing parameters.
result AN achieves 71.8% top-1 accuracy with 1.8M parameters and 1.6 GFLOPs on ImageNet.

Combines cost-sensitive and Neyman-Pearson paradigms for better binary classification.

problem Asymmetric binary classification problems with unequal error severities.
method Develops TUBE-CS algorithm to bridge cost-sensitive and Neyman-Pearson paradigms.
result High-probability control of population type I error.

We present two paradigms relating algebraic, topological and quantum computational statistics for the topological model for quantum computation. In particular we suggest correspondences between the computational power of topological quantum computers, computational complexity of link invariants and images of braid grou…

2008-03-08abs ↗pdf ↗

We propose a paradigm to deep-learn the ever-expanding databases which have emerged in mathematical physics and particle phenomenology, as diverse as the statistics of string vacua or combinatorial and algebraic geometry. As concrete examples, we establish multi-layer neural networks as both classifiers and predictors …

2017-06-08abs ↗pdf ↗

We propose a general information-theoretic approach called Seraph (SEmi-supervised metRic leArning Paradigm with Hyper-sparsity) for metric learning that does not rely upon the manifold assumption. Given the probability parameterized by a Mahalanobis distance, we maximize the entropy of that probability on labeled data…

2011-05-01abs ↗pdf ↗

We present a new paradigm for speeding up randomized computations of several frequently used functions in machine learning. In particular, our paradigm can be applied for improving computations of kernels based on random embeddings. Above that, the presented framework covers multivariate randomized functions. As a bypr…

2016-04-25abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper compares AutoML methods for recommending classification algorithms.

problem Finding the best classification algorithm for a dataset.
method Four AutoML methods using Evolutionary Algorithms and CASH approach.
result EA-based methods, especially decision-tree induction, produce interpretable models.

A new learning method uses data to learn from large model sets.

problem Learning with large sets of candidate models where uniform convergence is hard.
method Data-dependent learning that incorporates empirical data less reliant on prior assumptions.
result Demonstrates improved generalization in various learning assumptions.

Curious hierarchical reinforcement learning improves learning performance.

problem Combining hierarchical abstraction and curiosity-driven exploration in reinforcement learning.
method Developed a method that combines hierarchical reinforcement learning with curiosity.
result Curiosity can more than double learning performance and success rates.

Unified framework for multi-objective curriculum learning in robotics.

problem Improving sample efficiency and final performance in robotic policy learning.
method Unified automatic curriculum learning framework with multi-task hyper-net and flexible memory mechanism.
result Superior performance compared to state-of-the-art methods in robotic manipulation tasks.

Paper proposes privacy-preserving learning for images, making them imperceptible to humans but recognizable by machines.

problem Conflict between developing AI systems and protecting sensitive training data.
method Encryption strategies (random shuffling and sub-patch mixing) followed by minimal adaptation to vision transformer.
result Achieves comparable accuracy to competitive methods while ensuring human-imperceptibility of encrypted images.

New algorithm reduces individual regret and communication costs in cooperative bandits.

problem Optimal individual and group regret in cooperative multi-agent bandits.
method Integrates a new communication policy into a learning algorithm.
result Achieves optimal individual regret and constant communication costs.

This study improves GANs by learning latent distributions and pushforward maps.

problem Improving the performance of GANs with optimal transport metrics.
method Focuses on the interplay between latent distribution and generator complexity.
result Learning latent distributions and pushforward maps can significantly reduce sample complexity.

Paper proposes verifier engineering for improving foundation models.

problem Challenges in providing effective supervision signals for foundation models.
method Leverages automated verifiers to perform verification tasks and deliver feedback.
result Verifier engineering can enhance foundation models' capabilities.

Recent advances in Reinforcement Learning, grounded on combining classical theoretical results with Deep Learning paradigm, led to breakthroughs in many artificial intelligence tasks and gave birth to Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) as a field of research. In this work latest DRL algorithms are reviewed with a focus …

2019-06-24abs ↗pdf ↗