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Finding the Sparsest Vectors in a Subspace: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications
Qu, Qing, Zhu, Zhihui, Li, Xiao, Tsakiris, Manolis C., Wright, John, Vidal, René
The problem of finding the sparsest vector (direction) in a low dimensional subspace can be considered as a homogeneous variant of the sparse recovery problem, which finds applications in robust subspace recovery, dictionary learning, sparse blind deconvolution, and many other problems in signal processing and machine learning. However, in contrast to the classical sparse recovery problem, the most natural formulation for finding the sparsest vector in a subspace is usually nonconvex. In this paper, we overview recent advances on global nonconvex optimization theory for solving this problem, ranging from geometric analysis of its optimization landscapes, to efficient optimization algorithms for solving the associated nonconvex optimization problem, to applications in machine intelligence, representation learning, and imaging sciences. Finally, we conclude this review by pointing out several interesting open problems for future research.
A Review on Generative Adversarial Networks: Algorithms, Theory, and Applications
Gui, Jie, Sun, Zhenan, Wen, Yonggang, Tao, Dacheng, Ye, Jieping
Generative adversarial networks (GANs) are a hot research topic recently. GANs have been widely studied since 2014, and a large number of algorithms have been proposed. However, there is few comprehensive study explaining the connections among different GANs variants, and how they have evolved. In this paper, we attempt to provide a review on various GANs methods from the perspectives of algorithms, theory, and applications. Firstly, the motivations, mathematical representations, and structure of most GANs algorithms are introduced in details. Furthermore, GANs have been combined with other machine learning algorithms for specific applications, such as semi-supervised learning, transfer learning, and reinforcement learning. This paper compares the commonalities and differences of these GANs methods. Secondly, theoretical issues related to GANs are investigated. Thirdly, typical applications of GANs in image processing and computer vision, natural language processing, music, speech and audio, medical field, and data science are illustrated. Finally, the future open research problems for GANs are pointed out.
The Risk to Population Health Equity Posed by Automated Decision Systems: A Narrative Review
Artificial intelligence is already ubiquitous, and is increasingly being used to autonomously make ever more consequential decisions. However, there has been relatively little research into the consequences for equity of the use of narrow AI and automated decision systems in medicine and public health. A narrative review using a hermeneutic approach was undertaken to explore current and future uses of AI in medicine and public health, issues that have emerged, and longer-term implications for population health. Accounts in the literature reveal a tremendous expectation on AI to transform medical and public health practices, especially regarding precision medicine and precision public health. Automated decisions being made about disease detection, diagnosis, treatment, and health funding allocation have significant consequences for individual and population health and wellbeing. Meanwhile, it is evident that issues of bias, incontestability, and erosion of privacy have emerged in sensitive domains where narrow AI and automated decision systems are in common use. As the use of automated decision systems expands, it is probable that these same issues will manifest widely in medicine and public health applications. Bias, incontestability, and erosion of privacy are mechanisms by which existing social, economic and health disparities are perpetuated and amplified. The implication is that there is a significant risk that use of automated decision systems in health will exacerbate existing population health inequities. The industrial scale and rapidity with which automated decision systems can be applied to whole populations heightens the risk to population health equity. There is a need therefore to design and implement automated decision systems with care, monitor their impact over time, and develop capacities to respond to issues as they emerge.
A survey on Machine Learning-based Performance Improvement of Wireless Networks: PHY, MAC and Network layer
Kulin, Merima, Kazaz, Tarik, Moerman, Ingrid, de Poorter, Eli
This paper provides a systematic and comprehensive survey that reviews the latest research efforts focused on machine learning (ML) based performance improvement of wireless networks, while considering all layers of the protocol stack (PHY, MAC and network). First, the related work and paper contributions are discussed, followed by providing the necessary background on data-driven approaches and machine learning for non-machine learning experts to understand all discussed techniques. Then, a comprehensive review is presented on works employing ML-based approaches to optimize the wireless communication parameters settings to achieve improved network quality-of-service (QoS) and quality-of-experience (QoE). We first categorize these works into: radio analysis, MAC analysis and network prediction approaches, followed by subcategories within each. Finally, open challenges and broader perspectives are discussed.
Why TIME Devoted a Special Issue to Young Leaders
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Activism by the AI Community: Analysing Recent Achievements and Future Prospects
The artificial intelligence community (AI) has recently engaged in activism in relation to their employers, other members of the community, and their governments in order to shape the societal and ethical implications of AI. It has achieved some notable successes, but prospects for further political organising and activism are uncertain. We survey activism by the AI community over the last six years; apply two analytical frameworks drawing upon the literature on epistemic communities, and worker organising and bargaining; and explore what they imply for the future prospects of the AI community. Success thus far has hinged on a coherent shared culture, and high bargaining power due to the high demand for a limited supply of AI talent. Both are crucial to the future of AI activism and worthy of sustained attention.
A utility-based analysis of equilibria in multi-objective normal form games
Rădulescu, Roxana, Mannion, Patrick, Zhang, Yijie, Roijers, Diederik M., Nowé, Ann
Example application domains include urban and air traffic control (Mannion et al., 2016a; Yliniemi et al., 2015), autonomous vehicles (R adulescu et al., 2018; Talpert et al., 2019) and energy systems (Walraven and Spaan, 2016; Mannion et al., 2016b; Reymond et al., 2018). Although many such problems feature multiple conflicting objectives to optimise, most MAS research focuses on agents maximising their return w.r.t. a single objective. By contrast, in multi-objective multi-agent systems (MOMAS), agents explicitly consider the possible tradeoffs between conflicting objective functions. Agents in a MOMAS receive vector-valued payoffs for their actions, where each component of a payoff vector represents the performance on a different objective. Following the utility-based approach (Roijers et al., 2013), we assume that each agent has a utility function which maps vector-valued payoffs to scalar utility values. Compromises between competing objectives are then considered on the the basis of the utility that these tradeoffs have for the users of a MOMAS. The utility-based approach naturally leads to two different optimisation criteria for agents in a MOMAS: expected scalarised returns (ESR) and scalarised expected returns (SER). To date, the differences between the SER and ESR approaches have received little attention in multi-agent settings, despite having received some attention in single-agent settings (see e.g.
Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Market 2020 Global Trends, Statistics, Size, Share, Regional Analysis By 2025-MRE Report
New York, January 07, 2020: Based on Deployment, the global Enterprise Artificial Intelligence market is segmented in Cloud and On-Premises. The report also bifurcates the global Enterprise Artificial Intelligence market based on Solution in Business Intelligence, Customer Management, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Operations, Digital Commerce, and Others. The global Enterprise Artificial Intelligence market is segregated on the basis of Deployment as Cloud and On-Premises. Based on Service the global Enterprise Artificial Intelligence market is segmented in Professional Service and Managed Service. Based on End User the global Enterprise Artificial Intelligence market is segmented in Automotive, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare, Retail, IT & Telecommunication, BFSI, and Aerospace.
Asia Pacific Artificial Intelligence in Fashion Market to 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts by Offerings; Deployment; Application; End-User Industry
The Asia Pacific artificial intelligence in fashion market accounted for US$ 55. 1 Mn in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 39. 0% over the forecast period 2019-2027, to account for US$ 1015. GNW Real-time consumer behavior insights and increased operational efficiency are driving the adoption of artificial intelligence in fashion industry. Moreover, the availability of a large amount of data originating from different data sources is one of the key factors driving the growth of AI technology across the fashion industry. Artificial Intelligence has already disrupted several industries, including the retail and fashion industry. The fashion industry so far has been one of the primary adopters of the technology. The fashion retailers these days are leveraging several revolutionary technologies, including machine learning, like augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI), to make seamless shopping experiences across the channels, from online models to brick and mortar stores.
Competence Assessment as an Expert System for Human Resource Management: A Mathematical Approach
Bohlouli, Mahdi, Mittas, Nikolaos, Kakarontzas, George, Theodosiou, Theodosios, Angelis, Lefteris, Fathi, Madjid
Efficient human resource management needs accurate assessment and representation of available competences as well as effective mapping of required competences for specific jobs and positions. In this regard, appropriate definition and identification of competence gaps express differences between acquired and required competences. Using a detailed quantification scheme together with a mathematical approach is a way to support accurate competence analytics, which can be applied in a wide variety of sectors and fields. This article describes the combined use of software technologies and mathematical and statistical methods for assessing and analyzing competences in human resource information systems. Based on a standard competence model, which is called a Professional, Innovative and Social competence tree, the proposed framework offers flexible tools to experts in real enterprise environments, either for evaluation of employees towards an optimal job assignment and vocational training or for recruitment processes. The system has been tested with real human resource data sets in the frame of the European project called ComProFITS.