Summary of Unveiling the Dynamics Of Information Interplay in Supervised Learning, by Kun Song et al.
Unveiling the Dynamics of Information Interplay in Supervised Learning
by Kun Song, Zhiquan Tan, Bochao Zou, Huimin Ma, Weiran Huang
First submitted to arxiv on: 6 Jun 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (cs.CV)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper applies matrix information theory to analyze the interplay between data representations and classification head vectors in supervised learning. Building on Neural Collapse theory, the authors introduce two metrics: Matrix Mutual Information Ratio (MIR) and Matrix Entropy Difference Ratio (HDR). These metrics assess interactions between data representation and class classification heads, with theoretical optimal values when Neural Collapse occurs. Experiments demonstrate MIR and HDR effectively explain phenomena like standard training dynamics, linear mode connectivity, and label smoothing and pruning’s performance. The paper also explores the grokking phenomenon, where models generalize long after fitting training data. Additionally, MIR and HDR are introduced as loss terms in supervised and semi-supervised learning to optimize information interactions. Empirical results show the method’s effectiveness, enhancing our understanding of the training process and improving training itself. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper helps us understand how machine learning works by looking at how different parts of a neural network interact with each other. The authors use special math tools to analyze these interactions and find patterns that help explain what happens during the learning process. They discover some surprising things, like why models can generalize well even after they’ve learned all the training data. The paper also shows how to use this new understanding to make machine learning more efficient. Overall, it’s a fascinating look at the inner workings of neural networks and could lead to better AI in the future. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Classification » Machine learning » Neural network » Pruning » Semi supervised » Supervised
