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48 results for symbolic reasoning

This work identifies and mitigates reasoning shortcuts in Neuro-Symbolic models.

problem Neuro-Symbolic models can achieve high accuracy by using unintended concepts.
method Characterized reasoning shortcuts as unintended optima of the learning objective and identified four key conditions.
result Reasoning shortcuts are difficult to mitigate, casting doubt on NeSy solutions' trustworthiness and interpretability.

Paper closes neural-symbolic learning loop with grammar model and back-search algorithm.

problem Slow convergence in neural-symbolic learning due to error propagation issues.
method Introduces grammar model as symbolic prior and back-search algorithm for efficient error propagation.
result Significantly outperforms RL methods in performance, converging speed, and data efficiency.

We developed a caching method to speed up concept learning in complex knowledge bases.

problem Complex concept learning requires many instance retrieval calls, increasing runtime.
method Semantics-aware caching that links concepts to instances via crisp set operations.
result Our cache reduces concept retrieval and learning runtime by an order of magnitude.

Neural-symbolic model improves link prediction in knowledge graphs.

problem Effective relational learning and reasoning for AI systems.
method Neural-symbolic graph neural network that learns over all paths in knowledge graphs.
result Neural-symbolic model outperforms path-based approaches in link prediction.

New neural KB representation speeds up reasoning with large symbolic knowledge bases.

problem Efficiently reasoning with large symbolic knowledge bases.
method Sparse-matrix reified knowledge base, enabling fully differentiable, scalable neural modules.
result Competitive performance on KB completion and semantic parsing benchmarks.

Transformers learn multi-step reasoning through gradient descent.

problem Understanding how transformers solve symbolic multi-step reasoning tasks.
method Theoretical analysis of gradient descent dynamics and multi-phase training.
result Trained one-layer transformers can solve both backward and forward reasoning tasks with generalization guarantees.

Neural Logic Reasoning integrates deep learning and symbolic logic for better prediction tasks.

problem Lack of cognitive reasoning in deep neural networks limits their ability to solve complex prediction tasks.
method Proposes Logic-Integrated Neural Network (LINN) that learns logical operations and conducts propositional logical reasoning.
result LINN significantly outperforms state-of-the-art recommendation models in Top-K recommendation.

Neurosymbolic predictors fail to model uncertainty under independence assumption.

problem Neurosymbolic predictors' reliance on independence assumption limits their ability to model uncertainty.
method Formal analysis of NeSy predictors under independence assumption.
result Assuming independence among symbolic concepts prevents NeSy predictors from representing uncertainty.

MESSY estimation recovers symbolic density functions from samples using maximum entropy.

problem Estimating probability density functions from limited samples.
method Maximum-Entropy approach with gradient flow and symbolic regression.
result Efficiently finds optimal symbolic expressions for unknown distributions.

We propose the Neural Logic Machine (NLM), a neural-symbolic architecture for both inductive learning and logic reasoning. NLMs exploit the power of both neural networks---as function approximators, and logic programming---as a symbolic processor for objects with properties, relations, logic connectives, and quantifier…

2019-04-26abs ↗pdf ↗

Study shows how transformers classify symbols without naming them, proving a margin-versus-collision criterion.

problem How transformers classify symbols without naming them.
method Logistic classification analysis of transformer-kernel regime, colored collision graph.
result Decomposes learned predictor into ideal template-level classifier and finite-sample perturbation.

This paper develops a novel methodology for using symbolic knowledge in deep learning. From first principles, we derive a semantic loss function that bridges between neural output vectors and logical constraints. This loss function captures how close the neural network is to satisfying the constraints on its output. An…

2017-11-29abs ↗pdf ↗

DCR improves interpretability of concept-based models by using neural networks to build rule structures.

problem Inability of concept-based models to provide transparent decision processes.
method DCR uses neural networks to build syntactic rule structures using concept embeddings and executes these rules on concept truth degrees.
result DCR improves interpretability by up to 25% on challenging benchmarks and discovers meaningful logic rules.

Transformer models can solve complex math problems with less data.

problem Solving complex symbolic mathematics problems with limited data.
method Pretrain transformer models on language translation tasks and fine-tune for symbolic math.
result Pretrained transformer models achieve comparable accuracy to state-of-the-art models with less data.

Platform combines RL and language models to study narrative influence on AI decisions.

problem Understanding how narrative elements shape AI decision-making.
method Dual-system architecture with reinforcement learning and language model integration.
result Initial experiments show narrative frameworks can influence AI decision-making.

We present efficient differentiable implementations of second-order multi-hop reasoning using a large symbolic knowledge base (KB). We introduce a new operation which can be used to compositionally construct second-order multi-hop templates in a neural model, and evaluate a number of alternative implementations, with d…

2019-05-24abs ↗pdf ↗

New research challenges the independence assumption in neurosymbolic learning, leading to overconfident predictions and unrepresentable uncertainty.

problem The independence assumption in neurosymbolic learning systems can lead to overconfident predictions and hinder uncertainty quantification.
method The study proves the limitations of the independence assumption and introduces new loss functions that are non-convex and difficult to optimise.
result Neurosymbolic learning systems using the independence assumption are prone to overconfidence and cannot represent uncertainty over multiple valid options.

ARTEMIS combines deep learning and symbolic reasoning for financial predictions.

problem Lack of interpretability and economic principles in deep learning models in finance.
method Neuro-symbolic framework combining neural operators, stochastic differential equations, and symbolic distillation.
result ARTEMIS achieves state-of-the-art directional accuracy, outperforming all baselines on synthetic crash regime.

We combine Recurrent Neural Networks with Tensor Product Representations to learn combinatorial representations of sequential data. This improves symbolic interpretation and systematic generalisation. Our architecture is trained end-to-end through gradient descent on a variety of simple natural language reasoning tasks…

2018-11-29abs ↗pdf ↗

Graph-based approach repairs programs from diagnostic feedback.

problem Learning to repair programs from limited labeled data and compiler error messages.
method Introduces program-feedback graph and graph neural network for reasoning, and self-supervised learning with unlabeled programs.
result DrRepair significantly outperforms prior work, achieving high repair rates.

Survey on automating geometry problem solving with large models.

problem Automating geometric problem solving with spatial understanding and logical reasoning.
method Synthesizes GPS advancements through benchmark construction, parsing, and reasoning paradigms.
result Unified analytical paradigm and emerging opportunities identified.

A new probabilistic model for semi-supervised learning unifies various methods.

problem Combining different aspects of data distribution for semi-supervised learning.
method A probabilistic model that interprets and improves upon existing SSL methods.
result The model unifies various SSL methods and extends to neuro-symbolic learning.

A new algorithm speeds up sparse regression for discovering equations from data.

problem Learning governing equations from vast data with unsatisfying descriptions.
method SPRINT: a fast algorithm using bisection and analytic bounds to identify optimal rank-1 modifications.
result A calculation that would take millions of years can be done in a day.

Humans are capable of building holistic representations for images at various levels, from local objects, to pairwise relations, to global structures. The interpretation of structures involves reasoning over repetition and symmetry of the objects in the image. In this paper, we present the Program-Guided Image Manipula…

2019-09-04abs ↗pdf ↗

Whether neural networks can learn abstract reasoning or whether they merely rely on superficial statistics is a topic of recent debate. Here, we propose a dataset and challenge designed to probe abstract reasoning, inspired by a well-known human IQ test. To succeed at this challenge, models must cope with various gener…

2018-07-11abs ↗pdf ↗

Bayesian approach models neurodegenerative diseases without clinical labels.

problem Personalized, predictive modeling of neurodegenerative diseases.
method Probabilistic programmed deep kernel learning combining Gaussian processes and neural networks.
result Surpasses deep learning in accuracy and timeliness of predicting neurodegeneration.

Achieving machine intelligence requires a smooth integration of perception and reasoning, yet models developed to date tend to specialize in one or the other; sophisticated manipulation of symbols acquired from rich perceptual spaces has so far proved elusive. Consider a visual arithmetic task, where the goal is to car…

2018-09-13abs ↗pdf ↗

LLMs translate natural language trading intents into correct option strategies using a domain-specific language.

problem Challenges in translating natural language trading intents into correct option strategies due to the complexity of option chain data.
method Introduce Option Query Language (OQL) as a domain-specific intermediate representation to abstract option markets into high-level primitives under grammatical rules. Use LLMs as semantic parsers and validate queries by an engine.
result Significantly improves execution accuracy and logical consistency over direct baselines.

We give a unified method for the general equivalence problem of extrinsic geometry, on the basis of our formulation of a general extrinsic geometry as that of an osculating map φ ⁣:(M,f)L/L0Flag(V,φ)\varphi\colon (M,\mathfrak f) \to L/L^0 \subset \operatorname{Flag}(V,φ) from a filtered manifold (M,f)(M,\mathfrak f) to a homogeneous space $L…

2019-04-11abs ↗pdf ↗

CoT enhances transformer accuracy on serial tasks by enabling serial computation.

problem Improving accuracy of large language models on inherently serial problems.
method Integrating a chain of thought (CoT) into decoder-only transformers to enable serial computation.
result Constant-depth transformers with CoT can solve problems in AC^0, surpassing TC^0 without CoT.

A-NeSI scales approximate inference for probabilistic neurosymbolic learning.

problem Combining neural networks with symbolic reasoning for scalable inference.
method A-NeSI: a new framework for PNL using neural networks for approximate inference.
result A-NeSI achieves scalable approximate inference without semantic changes.

More than 50 years ago Bongard introduced 100 visual concept learning problems as a testbed for intelligent vision systems. These problems are now known as Bongard problems. Although they are well known in the cognitive science and AI communities only moderate progress has been made towards building systems that can so…

2018-04-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Relational Structural Causal Models enable causal reasoning about unseen object combinations.

problem Developing a model that can reason about causal and combinatorial aspects of unseen object combinations.
method Relational Structural Causal Models extend structural causal models to include relational variables and define identification criteria.
result Proposed relational neural causal models outperform non-relational baselines on simulated traffic scenes.