Summary of Applying the Maximum Entropy Principle to Neural Networks Enhances Multi-species Distribution Models, by Maxime Ryckewaert et al.
Applying the maximum entropy principle to neural networks enhances multi-species distribution models
by Maxime Ryckewaert, Diego Marcos, Christophe Botella, Maximilien Servajean, Pierre Bonnet, Alexis Joly
First submitted to arxiv on: 26 Dec 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Machine Learning (stat.ML)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The proposed DeepMaxent method combines neural networks with the maximum entropy principle to automatically learn shared features among species, using presence-only observations. This approach addresses the limitations of traditional Species Distribution Models (SDMs) by incorporating presence-absence data and handling spatial sampling biases. The DeepMaxent method is evaluated on a benchmark dataset, outperforming Maxent and other leading SDMs across different regions and taxonomic groups. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper develops a new way to predict where animals live using special computer programs called Species Distribution Models (SDMs). Right now, these models are limited by the data they use. The researchers created a new model that can learn patterns in animal presence-only data and use it to make better predictions about where animals might be found. |
