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48 results for sensitivity models

Prevents sensitive data generation in diffusion models using labeled and unlabeled data.

problem Generating sensitive data in diffusion models using unlabeled data.
method Positive-Unlabeled Diffusion Models, approximating ELBO with labeled and unlabeled data.
result Prevents the generation of sensitive data without compromising image quality.

Simplified equation predicts model sensitivity to data.

problem Understanding model sensitivity to training data is challenging and costly.
method Derived using Bayesian principles, the Memory-Perturbation Equation (MPE) unifies and generalizes existing sensitivity measures.
result Empirical results show sensitivity estimates during training can predict generalization on unseen test data.

The paper analyzes robustness and sensitivity of rough Volterra stochastic volatility models.

problem Analyzing the robustness and sensitivity of stochastic volatility models.
method Statistical tests and empirical analysis on Apple Inc. equity options.
result Comparison of different models' robustness and sensitivity to option data structure.

Worst-Case Sensitivity measures model sensitivity to uncertainty set size.

problem Model sensitivity to uncertainty set size in Distributionally Robust Optimization.
method Introducing Worst-Case Sensitivity as a measure of model sensitivity, and deriving closed-form expressions for various uncertainty sets.
result DRO solutions can be sensitive to the family and size of the uncertainty set, and worst-case sensitivity reflects these properties.

Recent work has explored how to train machine learning models which do not discriminate against any subgroup of the population as determined by sensitive attributes such as gender or race. To avoid disparate treatment, sensitive attributes should not be considered. On the other hand, in order to avoid disparate impact,…

2018-06-08abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper introduces P-sensitive functions and their applications in robust optimization and financial models.

problem Developing robust models for financial and optimization problems under uncertainty.
method Introducing P-sensitive functions and their localization representations, applying to optimization and financial models.
result P-sensitive functions are precisely those that can be localized, providing a new perspective on robust modeling.

NeuralCSA uses neural networks to analyze causal effects under unobserved confounding.

problem Challenges in causal inference from observational data due to unobserved confounding.
method Proposes a neural framework (NeuralCSA) for generalized causal sensitivity analysis.
result Demonstrates theoretical and empirical validity of NeuralCSA for causal inference.

Linking output sensitivity to deep learning generalization.

problem Understanding and comparing the generalization properties of deep neural networks.
method Linking the loss function to output sensitivity and analyzing its relation to bias-variance decomposition.
result Output sensitivity is a strong metric for comparing generalization performance of deep networks.

Fairness is becoming a rising concern w.r.t. machine learning model performance. Especially for sensitive fields such as criminal justice and loan decision, eliminating the prediction discrimination towards a certain group of population (characterized by sensitive features like race and gender) is important for enhanci…

2019-09-06abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper introduces a new method for risk-sensitive investment management using RL.

problem Risk-sensitive portfolio management with unknown model parameters.
method Combines RL and risk-sensitive stochastic control with Gaussian perturbations for exploration.
result Endogenous relative-entropy regularization and optimal investment strategy derived.

TaCo prevents non-linear classifiers from detecting sensitive attributes.

problem Ensuring fairness in NLP models by preventing sensitive attribute detection.
method Targeted Concept Erasure (TaCo) removes sensitive information from final latent representations, even against non-linear classifiers.
result TaCo outperforms state-of-the-art methods in reducing sensitive attribute prediction accuracy while preserving overall task performance.

The paper shows how to use proxy attributes for fairness in machine learning models with missing sensitive group data.

problem Measuring and enforcing fairness in machine learning models with incomplete sensitive group data.
method Using proxy-sensitive attributes to derive upper bounds on multiaccuracy and multicalibration violations and adjust models to satisfy these fairness notions.
result Provable upper bounds on multiaccuracy and multicalibration violations can be derived using proxy-sensitive attributes in the absence of sensitive group data.

Reduces risk of model inversion by reducing sensitive feature influence.

problem Model inversion attacks reveal sensitive individual data from trained models.
method Privacy-guided training to reduce sensitive feature influence in tree-based models.
result Training models to reduce sensitive feature influence reduces the risk of inference attacks.

This paper proposes CSADA to make DNNs cost-sensitive.

problem Over-parameterization challenges cost-sensitive classification in DNNs.
method CSADA framework using adversarial data augmentation.
result CSADA effectively minimizes overall cost and reduces critical errors.

New framework for estimating treatment effects in observational studies.

problem Estimating average treatment effects in the presence of unobserved confounders.
method Distributionally robust optimization, sensitivity models.
result Sharp bounds on average treatment effects under distributional assumptions.

Transformers are less sensitive to input perturbations compared to other models.

problem Understanding the inductive biases of transformers and distinguishing them from other architectures.
method Identified token-wise sensitivity as a metric to explain transformers' inductive biases across different data modalities.
result Transformers have lower sensitivity than MLPs, CNNs, ConvMixers, and LSTMs, across vision and language tasks.

The study assesses sensitivity to prior choices in Bayesian nonparametric models.

problem Difficulty in specifying priors for Bayesian nonparametric models.
method Utilizes variational Bayesian methods to assess sensitivity to concentration parameter and stick-breaking distribution.
result Demonstrates how to evaluate sensitivity to prior choices in Dirichlet process mixtures and related models.

Optimizes portfolios using neural network approximations of asset sensitivities to common drivers.

problem Optimizing portfolios with complex asset dynamics and common drivers.
method Model asset dynamics with PDEs, approximate sensitivities with neural networks, and use hierarchical clustering on sensitivity matrix for optimization.
result Achieves over-performance in portfolio optimization across various markets and datasets.

Proposes a method to improve surrogate models by incorporating sensitivity information.

problem Pruned neural networks often fail to capture sensitivities and uncertainties of original models.
method Combines Interval Adjoint Significance Analysis and Sobolev Training to accurately model sensitivities.
result Pruned models based on the proposed method better match original sensitivities.

New technique reduces bias in DNN models without sensitive attribute annotations.

problem Existing bias mitigation methods require instance-level annotations and do not guarantee removal of all sensitive information.
method Representation Neutralization for Fairness (RNF) debiases only the classification head of DNN models using neutralized representations.
result RNF effectively reduces discrimination of DNN models with minimal performance degradation.

Proposes a framework to incorporate global sensitivity into local surrogate models.

problem Narrowing focus to local scale in surrogate modeling leads to re-learning global trends.
method Integrates global sensitivity analysis into local surrogate models through input warping.
result Local models become equally sensitive to all input directions, focusing on local dynamics.

Sobol method applied to probabilistic networks for sensitivity analysis.

problem Measuring influence of probabilistic network nodes on a quantity of interest.
method Transforms global sensitivity analysis into marginalization inference exploiting network structure.
result Efficient computation of sensitivity indices for complex networks.

Proposes ML methods for robust price-sensitivity estimation in dynamic pricing.

problem Estimating price elasticities robustly in the presence of feature-dependent sensitivity.
method Poisson semi-parametric model with two-stage estimation: first-stage ML for observed purchases, second-stage Bayesian GLM for price-sensitivity.
result Reduces estimation error in price-sensitivity parameters from 25% to 4%.

The study sets lower bounds on MMSE for inferring sensitive features from noisy data.

problem Estimating sensitive features from noisy observations of correlated features.
method Adversarial evaluation framework based on MMSE estimation with theoretical lower bounds.
result Derives closed-form bounds for linear models, showing optimality in noise variance.

We develop a method for quantile-based sensitivity analysis in models with discontinuities.

problem Uncertainty in interpreting discontinuous models using traditional derivatives.
method Quantile-based derivatives for discontinuous models with discrete inputs.
result Derivatives of quantile-based outputs are well-defined and provide meaningful insights.

The paper develops methods to analyze sensitivity in stochastic models using surrogate models.

problem Quantifying the impact of input variability on stochastic simulators with randomness.
method The authors propose using generalized lambda models to emulate response distributions of stochastic simulators and estimate sensitivity indices.
result The proposed method can estimate sensitivity indices even with strong heteroskedasticity and small signal-to-noise ratio.

Researchers quantify risk exposure and sensitivities in financial markets under model uncertainty.

problem Optimizing investment and pricing under model uncertainty in financial markets.
method Distributionally robust optimization, Wasserstein ball, first-order sensitivity analysis.
result Sensitivities of value function, investment policy, and marginal prices to model uncertainty can be non-monotonic.

Study parameter sensitivities in bond pricing models with jumps.

problem Analyzing the impact of parameters on bond pricing models with jumps.
method Theoretical analysis and MATLAB simulations of a Brownian motion and compound Poisson process.
result Explicit call price formula and verification of sensitivities.

Modeling curvature-sensitive cells in visual cortex with geometric structures.

problem Understanding the functional architecture of curvature-sensitive cells in the visual cortex.
method Geometric model based on Engel structure and SIM(2) symmetry.
result Identified SIM(2) as the natural symmetry group for curvature-sensitive cells.

A central goal of algorithmic fairness is to reduce bias in automated decision making. An unavoidable tension exists between accuracy gains obtained by using sensitive information (e.g., gender or ethnic group) as part of a statistical model, and any commitment to protect these characteristics. Often, due to biases pre…

2018-10-19abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper calculates sensitivities for financial derivatives using path weighting methods.

problem Computing sensitivities for path-dependent financial derivatives with high variance and degeneracy issues.
method Proposes explicit path weighting formula, variance reduction adjustment, and covariance inflation technique.
result Effective methods to address high variance and degeneracy in sensitivities computation.