Summary of A Complete Characterization Of Learnability For Stochastic Noisy Bandits, by Steve Hanneke et al.
A Complete Characterization of Learnability for Stochastic Noisy Bandits
by Steve Hanneke, Kun Wang
First submitted to arxiv on: 12 Oct 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); 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 stochastic noisy bandit problem is studied in this paper, where an unknown reward function is learned from a known function class. A model maps arms to a probability distribution of rewards, and the goal is to identify the arm with near-maximal mean reward using a bounded number of rounds. The learnability of the model class is determined by whether it’s possible to achieve this objective. This paper provides insights into the stochastic noisy bandit problem and its applications. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary In simple terms, this research paper explores how machines can make good choices when faced with uncertain outcomes. It’s like trying to figure out which flavor of ice cream people will like most, but you only get to ask a few questions before they tell you if they like it or not. The goal is to find the best choice quickly and confidently. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Probability
