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48 results for loss range

Improves bandit regret with small loss range, even with limited information.

problem Improving bandit regret with small loss range.
method Develops a novel technique to convert algorithms with regret depending on loss range to ones with regret depending only on effective range.
result Shows how to improve bandit regret guarantees with small loss range under certain assumptions.

Introduces CHL, a new loss function for continuous similarity learning.

problem Binary similarity learning limitations.
method CHL is a novel loss function that generalizes histogram loss to continuous similarities.
result CHL solves a wider range of tasks including similarity learning, representation learning, and data visualization.

EnsLoss combines multiple loss functions to prevent overfitting in classification.

problem Preventing overfitting in classification models.
method EnsLoss is an ensemble method that combines loss functions, ensuring calibration and consistency.
result EnsLoss improves classification accuracy compared to fixed loss methods.

Paper optimizes liquidity provision in decentralized finance markets.

problem Strategic LPs face predictable losses and concentration risk in CL pools.
method Derive optimal liquidity provision strategy based on fees, PL, and concentration risk.
result Optimal strategy increases fee revenue and profit from marginal rate changes.

Procedure optimizes default thresholds to minimize financial loss in credit risk scenarios.

problem Finding the optimal default threshold to minimize financial loss in loan portfolios.
method Objective comparison and evaluation of default definitions using optimisation procedure.
result Loss minima can exist for a select range of credit risk profiles, suggesting loss optimisation of default thresholds is viable.

This paper explores neural network loss landscapes and their effects on generalization.

problem Understanding the structure of neural network loss functions and their impact on generalization.
method Simple filter normalization and various visualization methods to explore loss landscape structure and network architecture effects.
result Visualizations reveal how network architecture and training parameters affect loss landscape curvature and minimizers.

Two algorithms minimize regret in adversarial bandit problems with side-observation losses.

problem Minimizing regret in adversarial multi-armed bandit problems with side-observation losses.
method Proposes two algorithms for different ranges of side-observation probability.
result Regret bounds for different values of side-observation probability.

This work generalizes calibeating for a broader range of proper losses using Bregman divergence.

problem Calibration for a wide range of proper losses beyond Brier and log loss.
method Regret minimization based on Bregman divergence for a family of proper losses.
result U-calibration results for a family of Tsallis losses with logarithmic regret and dimension independence.

Study tackles criterion collapse in learning criteria, showing conditions for loss minimization.

problem Criterion collapse in optimization, focusing on error probability minimizers.
method Analyzes various learning criteria, including DRO, OCE risks, and non-monotonic criteria.
result Non-monotonic criteria can avoid collapse, while monotonic ones cannot.

New methods for quantifying insurance claim cost uncertainty using LightGBM and GLMs.

problem Quantifying prediction uncertainty in insurance claim costs.
method Proposed non-conformity measures for GLMs and GBMs with Tweedie loss.
result Locally weighted Pearson residuals outperform other methods in maintaining nominal coverage with smallest average width.

GANs can generate realistic data without minimizing a divergence, contrary to current theory.

problem Current theory suggests GANs minimize a divergence to generate realistic data.
method Discussed various loss functions for G, showing they are not divergences and do not have the same equilibrium.
result GANs can use a wide range of loss functions, not just divergences, to generate realistic data.

Study extreme-case Value-at-Risk under IFR distributions, providing guidance for risk management.

problem Understanding extreme-case risk measures under distributional ambiguity and increasing failure rate.
method Characterized extreme-case range Value-at-Risk under mean and variance constraints with increasing failure rate.
result Characterized specific characteristics of extreme-case distributions under IFR constraints.

Optimizes partial AUC across various FPRs for machine learning models.

problem Lack of scalable algorithms for optimizing partial AUC in a range of FPRs.
method Formulated as a non-smooth DC program, developed an efficient approximated gradient descent method using Moreau envelope smoothing.
result Achieved a complexity of O(1/ε6)O(1/ε^6) for finding nearly εε-critical solutions.

New method reduces memory usage in deep HRNNs by replacing gradient backpropagation with local losses.

problem Memory constraints in training deep hierarchical RNNs.
method Replace gradient backpropagation with locally computable losses in deep HRNNs.
result Memory requirements reduced by a factor exponential in hierarchy depth.

Study minimax rates for density estimation under Huber contamination and Besov IPM losses.

problem Minimax convergence rates of nonparametric density estimation under Huber contamination model with outliers.
method Re-scaled thresholding wavelet series estimator and GAN architectures.
result Achieves minimax optimal convergence rates under Besov IPM losses.

New expressive losses improve adversarial robustness without sacrificing accuracy.

problem Training networks for robustness at the expense of accuracy.
method Formalizing expressivity, using convex combinations of adversarial attacks and IBP bounds.
result Trivial expressive losses yield state-of-the-art results in various settings.

HGNet improves GNNs' ability to handle long-range interactions in graphs.

problem Insufficiency of GNNs in capturing long-range interactions.
method Introduces hierarchical message passing models with multi-resolution graph representations.
result HGNet outperforms conventional GNNs in molecular property prediction.

Paper develops estimators for unbounded density ratios with applications in error control.

problem Estimating density ratios with unbounded domains and ranges.
method Least squares and logistic regression loss functions for density ratio estimation.
result Established upper bounds on estimation errors with optimal rates for unbounded density ratios.

Paper improves PAC-Bayes bounds for various loss types.

problem Improving PAC-Bayes bounds for different types of losses.
method Introducing new high-probability PAC-Bayes bounds for bounded and general tail behaviors losses, and extending to anytime-valid bounds.
result New fast-rate and mixed-rate bounds for losses with bounded ranges, and parameter-free bounds for losses with general tail behaviors.

Paper quantifies distortion risk measures' robustness to distributional uncertainty.

problem Quantifying risk measures' robustness to distributional uncertainty.
method Employing isotonic projections, the paper derives bounds on distortion risk measures' values.
result Sharp bounds on distortion risk measures' values are provided, especially for Value-at-Risk and Range-Value-at-Risk.

EGFs use ergodicity to simplify generative flows for easier training and imitation learning.

problem Challenges in training generative flows, especially in continuous settings and for imitation learning.
method EGFs leverage ergodicity to build simple flows with universality guarantees and tractable FM loss. They introduce a KL-weakFM loss for IL training without a separate reward model.
result EGFs simplify generative flow training and enable effective imitation learning.

The paper proves neural networks' consistency and optimal convergence rates for various function classes.

problem Proving neural networks' consistency and optimal convergence rates for diverse function classes.
method Analyzes wide and deep ReLU neural networks trained on logistic loss and Kolmogorov-Donoho optimal function classes.
result Proves universal consistency and minimax optimal convergence rates for neural networks.

New method simplifies checking consistency of differentiable loss functions.

problem Verifying consistency of differentiable loss functions is difficult.
method Developed a new approach called strong indirect elicitation (strong IE) to simplify checking consistency.
result Strong IE is equivalent to calibration for strongly convex, differentiable surrogates.

GCML preserves geometric structure in manifold clustering for diverse data types.

problem Loss functions in manifold clustering can corrupt latent space structure.
method GCML framework with isometric and ranking losses for geometric structure preservation.
result GCML outperforms other methods in latent space structure preservation and performance metrics.

We found a 'Goldilocks zone' in neural network loss landscapes that correlates with good initialization.

problem Understanding and optimizing neural network loss landscapes for better initialization.
method Random and low-dimensional hypersurfaces to evaluate the Hessian of loss functions.
result The Goldilocks zone is a region of unusually high convexity and positive curvature, correlated with good network performance.