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48 results for partial activation

New method recovers matrix column space with active sampling for better results.

problem Recovering column space of partially observed matrices with limited data.
method Alternating minimization with active sampling strategy.
result Active sampling improves convergence to true column space with higher probability.

Data-aware activation function customization reduces neural network error.

problem Current neural networks lack consideration for specific activation functions.
method Linear algebraic explanation and Diaconis-Shahshahani Approximation Theorem criteria for activation functions.
result Using an even activation function like seagull can reduce neural network error by orders of magnitude.

Improved bounds on neural network regions using activation histograms.

problem Bounding the number of affine regions in ReLU networks.
method Analysis of algebraic topology problem, extension of framework to subnetwork composition.
result Slightly tighter bounds and insights into parameter initialization.

A new PLL method uses class activation values to improve robustness.

problem Weakly supervised learning with noisy data and adversarial perturbations.
method Subjective logic with class activation values for uncertainty representation and label weight re-distribution.
result More robust predictions under high noise levels, out-of-distribution examples, and adversarial perturbations.

DiffATD efficiently discovers targets in partially observable environments using diffusion dynamics.

problem Efficiently discovering targets in partially observable environments with limited sampling.
method DiffATD uses diffusion dynamics to maintain a belief distribution over unobserved states, balancing exploration and exploitation.
result DiffATD outperforms baselines and supervised methods in diverse domains.

New method disentangles perceptual uncertainty and behavioral costs in partially observable systems.

problem Tackles inverse optimal control for non-linear partially observable systems.
method Probabilistic approach using maximum causal entropy formulations and local linearization.
result Disentangles perceptual factors and behavioral costs in sequential decision-making.

We extend neural networks with fractional and mixed activation functions for better function approximation.

problem Limitations in approximating higher-order smooth functions in complex spaces.
method Incorporating fractional exponents in activation functions and defining new density functions.
result Improved accuracy and broader applicability of neural network approximation theory.

Neural Galerkin schemes use active learning to solve high-dimensional equations.

problem Inaccurate function approximations in high dimensions with limited training data.
method Neural Galerkin schemes based on deep learning with active learning for high-dimensional PDEs.
result Active data collection improves the numerical solution of high-dimensional equations.

Paper introduces efficient methods for estimating cross-partial derivatives and sensitivity indices.

problem Efficiently estimating cross-partial derivatives and sensitivity indices in complex models.
method Using randomized points and constraints, the paper develops estimators with optimal convergence rates and low bias.
result The estimators achieve optimal rates of convergence and do not suffer from the curse of dimensionality.

This paper analyzes and improves active learning techniques for real-world projects.

problem Reducing labelling effort in machine learning models with real-world constraints.
method Systematic study of active learning issues, proposing techniques to address model convergence, annotation error, and dataset imbalance.
result Presentation of two techniques to speed up active learning: partial uncertainty sampling and larger query size.

New analysis shows capacity of treelike neural networks with various activations.

problem Analyzing the capacity of treelike neural networks with diverse activations.
method Utilized Random Duality Theory and its partially lifted version to handle various activations.
result The capacity of treelike neural networks decreases for large network width but converges to a constant value.

Researchers use operator learning to predict cardiac activation and repolarization times.

problem Computational demands and need for clear, interpretable information in cardiac electrophysiology.
method Exploiting Fourier Neural Operators (FNO) and Kernel Operator Learning (KOL) to learn operator mappings.
result Both FNO and KOL approaches are computationally efficient and robust to hyperparameters.

Active seriation recovers item order from noisy pairwise similarity measurements.

problem Recovering an unknown item ordering from noisy pairwise similarity measurements.
method Proposes an active seriation algorithm that provably recovers the latent ordering with high probability.
result Establishes optimal performance guarantees for successful recovery under a uniform separation condition.

Optimizes crypto-oriented neural architectures for faster secure inference.

problem Privacy conflicts between model users and providers in neural network applications.
method Proposes a novel Partial Activation layer to optimize the initial design of crypto-oriented neural architectures.
result Significant improvement in the efficiency of secure inference on common evaluation metrics.

This work frames active inference through control as inference, offering robust control algorithms.

problem Active inference framework lacks practical sensorimotor control algorithms.
method Frame active inference through control as inference, presenting trajectory optimization as inference.
result AI may be framed as partially-observed CaI when the cost function is defined in observation states.

Active inference implemented for high-dimensional tasks shows efficient exploration and improved sample efficiency.

problem Achieving efficient exploration and learning in complex, uncertain environments.
method Active inference framework applied to high-dimensional tasks, with Bayesian evidence maximization.
result Order of magnitude increase in sample efficiency over model-free baselines.

We study covariance matrix estimation for the case of partially observed random vectors, where different samples contain different subsets of vector coordinates. Each observation is the product of the variable of interest with a 010-1 Bernoulli random variable. We analyze an unbiased covariance estimator under this mod…

2018-04-04abs ↗pdf ↗

Online purchase decisions in organizations can go through a complex journey with multiple agents involved in the decision making process. Depending on the product being purchased, and the organizational structure, the process may involve employees who first conduct market research, and then influence decision makers wh…

2019-08-29abs ↗pdf ↗

Previous literature on unsupervised learning focused on designing structural priors with the aim of learning meaningful features. However, this was done without considering the description length of the learned representations which is a direct and unbiased measure of the model complexity. In this paper, first we intro…

2019-07-12abs ↗pdf ↗

New method for explaining neural network activation functions.

problem Transparency in black-box deep learning algorithms.
method Symbolic explanation of activation functions using adaptive Gaussian Processes.
result Achieved partially explainable learning model with scalable topology.

Learning structured outputs with general structures is computationally challenging, except for tree-structured models. Thus we propose an efficient boosting-based algorithm AdaBoost.MRF for this task. The idea is based on the realization that a graph is a superimposition of trees. Different from most existing work, our…

2014-07-24abs ↗pdf ↗

Epileptic seizure activity shows complicated dynamics in both space and time. To understand the evolution and propagation of seizures spatially extended sets of data need to be analysed. We have previously described an efficient filtering scheme using variational Laplace that can be used in the Dynamic Causal Modelling…

2017-05-20abs ↗pdf ↗

FEPS models agents to learn and act in complex environments without deep neural networks.

problem Modeling complex adaptive systems and understanding self-organizing behavior.
method Introducing Free Energy Projective Simulation (FEPS) within the constraints of the free energy principle and active inference.
result FEPS agents resolve ambiguity and infer optimal policies in partially observable environments.

Active inference selects actions to maximize information gain, aiding structure learning.

problem Learning the structure of underlying world models.
method Active inference selects actions based on expected free energy, which includes information gain and value.
result Actions that maximize information gain help disambiguate among alternative models.

Gradient descent finds global optima in ResNets with sufficient parameters.

problem Finding optimal parameters in ResNet models.
method Mean-field analysis and gradient-flow PDE to study convergence of first-order optimization methods.
result First-order methods can find global minimizers in overparameterized ResNets.

We optimize discounts to maximize influence spread in social networks.

problem Maximizing influence spread in social networks with fractional discounts.
method Developed an efficient (1-1/e)-approximation algorithm for NP-hard problem.
result Achieved an approximation of 1-1/e for influence maximization.

Active learning improves inspection systems by using weakly labeled data.

problem Rapidly updating machine vision inspection systems in evolving manufacturing processes.
method Developed a methodology for active learning from weakly labeled data, addressing covariate shift with domain-adversarial training.
result Demonstrated that active learning can accelerate the annotation process and reduce false positives.

New neural network with RePU activation approximates smooth functions and their derivatives.

problem Approximating smooth functions and their derivatives with neural networks.
method Differentiable neural networks with RePU activation functions.
result Improved approximation error bounds for RePU-activated neural networks.

New framework interprets deep neural networks through input structure.

problem Limited understanding of how input structure, network parameters, and optimization algorithms work together.
method Introducing a novel theoretical framework based on the compositional structure of piecewise linear activation functions.
result Shows that input instances can be grouped based on their similarity in the internal representation of the neural network.