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  1. TOOL · arXiv cs.AI English(EN) ·

    Causal Unlearning in Collaborative Optimization: Exact and Approximate Influence Reversal under Adversarial Contributions

    Researchers have developed a new method called HF-KCU to efficiently remove a client's data contribution from federated learning models, addressing the computational burden of retraining. This approach approximates the influence function using Krylov subspace iterations, significantly reducing complexity and speeding up the process. A causal weighting mechanism ensures that only clients affected by the data deletion are updated, preserving model quality and enhancing privacy restoration, as demonstrated by membership inference attack success rates matching a retrained model. AI

    IMPACT Enables more efficient and privacy-preserving data deletion in federated learning systems.

  2. TOOL · arXiv cs.LG English(EN) ·

    How Sparsity Allocation Shapes Label-Free Post-Pruning Recoverability

    A new research paper investigates how the allocation of sparsity in neural networks impacts their ability to recover accuracy after pruning, especially when labeled retraining data is unavailable. The study compares different sparsity allocation methods like ERK and LAMP across various datasets and architectures, finding that the choice of allocation significantly affects post-repair accuracy. Researchers identified a critical transition regime where standard repair methods begin to fail, highlighting the need to jointly consider pruning allocation and repair strategies. AI

    IMPACT Investigates methods to maintain neural network performance after aggressive pruning, crucial for efficient deployment in resource-constrained environments.

  3. RESEARCH · arXiv cs.AI English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Characterizing the Fault Response of the Intel Neural Compute Stick 2 Under Single-Pulse Electromagnetic Fault Injection

    Researchers have characterized the fault response of the Intel Neural Compute Stick 2 (NCS2) when subjected to electromagnetic fault injection. Their experiments revealed four distinct outcome classes, including silent data corruption and persistent degradation of accuracy, which can occur in a significant percentage of trials at specific hotspots. Notably, these faults can persist until the model is reloaded and can even be triggered on an idle device, indicating that standard integrity checks are insufficient for safety-critical edge applications. AI

    IMPACT Reveals critical vulnerabilities in edge AI hardware, necessitating new mitigation strategies for safety-critical applications.

  4. TOOL · arXiv cs.LG English(EN) ·

    Classification of Single and Mixed Partial Discharges under Switching Voltage Using an AWA-CNN Framework

    Researchers have developed a novel Amplitude-Width-Area (AWA) pattern representation to analyze partial discharge (PD) pulses under switching-voltage excitation. This method maps PD pulses into visual patterns using amplitude, width, and area, enabling the distinction of six different PD source conditions. Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models, specifically InceptionV3 and ResNet-18, achieved over 96% accuracy in classifying these sources, significantly outperforming a Random Forest baseline. AI

    IMPACT Introduces a new visual representation for PD pulses, enabling higher accuracy classification of electrical faults using CNNs.

  5. TOOL · arXiv cs.CV English(EN) ·

    E-ReCON: An Energy- and Resource-Efficient Precision-Configurable Sparse nvCIM Macro for Conventional and Spiking Neural Edge Inference

    Researchers have developed E-ReCON, a novel compute-in-memory (CIM) macro designed for efficient AI inference on edge devices. This macro utilizes a compact ReRAM bitcell capable of performing multiplication for both conventional neural networks and spiking neural networks. The design incorporates an interleaved adder tree to reduce transistor count and power consumption, achieving high energy efficiency and low latency. AI

    E-ReCON: An Energy- and Resource-Efficient Precision-Configurable Sparse nvCIM Macro for Conventional and Spiking Neural Edge Inference

    IMPACT This new compute-in-memory macro could enable more powerful and energy-efficient AI processing directly on edge devices.

  6. RESEARCH · arXiv cs.AI English(EN) · · [5 sources]

    Trusted Weights, Treacherous Optimizations? Optimization-Triggered Backdoor Attacks on LLMs

    Researchers have identified new vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs) related to optimization techniques used during deployment. One study reveals that compilation processes, intended for efficiency, can be exploited to implant hidden backdoors that trigger under specific compiled conditions, bypassing standard safety checks and achieving high attack success rates on open-source LLMs. Another theoretical paper explores how, counter-intuitively, stronger triggers in backdoor attacks can sometimes aid defenders in high-dimensional settings, with attack success peaking at a finite trigger strength. AI

    Trusted Weights, Treacherous Optimizations? Optimization-Triggered Backdoor Attacks on LLMs

    IMPACT New research highlights critical security vulnerabilities in LLM deployment pipelines, potentially impacting the safety and reliability of AI systems.