Summary of Analyzing Neural Network Robustness Using Graph Curvature, by Shuhang Tan et al.
Analyzing Neural Network Robustness Using Graph Curvature
by Shuhang Tan, Jayson Sia, Paul Bogdan, Radoslav Ivanov
First submitted to arxiv on: 25 Oct 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This research paper presents a novel approach to understanding neural network (NN) robustness through graph theory analysis, specifically graph curvature. By defining Neural Ricci Curvature and applying it to MNIST dataset, the authors identify bottleneck NN edges that are crucial for data transmission to output layers. They demonstrate that these edges occur more frequently in inputs where NNs are less robust, which lays the groundwork for an alternative method of robust training by minimizing the number of bottleneck edges. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper is all about making neural networks better at dealing with tricky situations. Right now, neural networks can be fooled into making mistakes if they’re given data that’s slightly different from what they’re used to. The authors are trying to figure out why this happens and how we can stop it from happening as much. They use a special tool called graph curvature to look at the way data moves through the network. By doing this, they found some “bottleneck” edges in the network that are really important for getting information to the right place. This could be a new way to train neural networks so they’re more resistant to mistakes. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Neural network
