Summary of Mitigating Gradient Overlap in Deep Residual Networks with Gradient Normalization For Improved Non-convex Optimization, by Juyoung Yun
Mitigating Gradient Overlap in Deep Residual Networks with Gradient Normalization for Improved Non-Convex Optimization
by Juyoung Yun
First submitted to arxiv on: 28 Oct 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary Residual Networks (ResNets) have revolutionized deep learning by enabling the training of very deep networks. However, the skip connections within ResNets can lead to a phenomenon called gradient overlap, where gradients from different layers combine, potentially resulting in overestimated gradients. This overestimation can hinder optimization, causing updates to overshoot optimal regions and affect weight updates. To address this challenge, researchers examined Z-score Normalization (ZNorm) as a technique to manage gradient overlap. ZNorm adjusts the gradient scale, standardizing gradients across layers and reducing the negative impact of overlapping gradients. Experimental results demonstrate that ZNorm improves training processes, especially in non-convex optimization scenarios common in deep learning. These findings suggest that ZNorm can positively influence the gradient flow, enhancing performance in large-scale data processing where accuracy is critical. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper talks about a problem called “vanishing gradients” in really deep artificial neural networks. The solution involves a technique called Z-score Normalization (ZNorm). ZNorm helps to prevent this problem by adjusting the gradient scale and making it easier for the network to learn. The researchers tested this method and found that it improves the performance of these deep learning models, especially when dealing with big data. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Deep learning » Optimization
