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Small Covers for Near-zero Sets of Polynomials and Learning Latent Variable Models

Offered By: IEEE via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore a 25-minute IEEE conference talk on advanced statistical techniques for learning latent variable models. Delve into Gaussian Mixture Models, parameter estimation, and the Method of Moments. Examine the challenges of low degree moments and dimension reduction. Investigate the use of higher moments and zero sets in overcoming obstacles. Understand the main technical lemma and its application to cover and density estimation. Learn about mixtures of linear regressions and their implications. Gain insights from experts Ilias Diakonikolas (UW Madison) and Daniel Kane (UCSD) on small covers for near-zero sets of polynomials and their relevance to learning latent variable models.

Syllabus

Intro
Gaussian Mixture Models
Parameter Estimation
Method of Moments
Low Degree Moments
Obstacle
Dimension Reduction Redux
Using Higher Moments
Zero Set
Difficulties
Main Technical Lemma
Cover
Density Estimation
Mixtures of Linear Regressions
Conclusions


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IEEE FOCS: Foundations of Computer Science

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