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  1. TOOL · arXiv stat.ML Italiano(IT) ·

    Multi-Fidelity Quantile Regression

    Researchers have developed a novel two-stage method for multi-fidelity quantile regression, designed to improve the accuracy of quantile estimation when high-fidelity data is scarce. The approach utilizes a local quantile link, representing high-fidelity quantiles based on low-fidelity quantiles evaluated at a covariate-dependent level. This reformulation aims to simplify the estimation process by focusing on a smoother level function, with a correction step included for enhanced robustness. Theoretical analysis and experimental results on synthetic and real-world data demonstrate that this method can achieve faster convergence and more precise quantile estimates compared to using only high-fidelity data. AI

    IMPACT Introduces a new statistical technique that could improve the accuracy of predictive models in data-scarce scenarios.

  2. RESEARCH · Hugging Face Daily Papers English(EN) · · [15 sources]

    Decoupled Conformal Optimisation: Efficient Prediction Sets via Independent Tuning and Calibration

    Researchers are advancing conformal prediction (CP) techniques to improve uncertainty quantification and fairness in machine learning. New methods like FedCF aim to extend CP to federated learning settings, enabling fairness audits across different subgroups. Other advancements include DistMatch for robust sequential CP in time series, SpeedCP for efficient kernel-based conditional CP, and DCO for decoupled optimization of prediction sets. Additionally, new diagnostics like ERT are being developed to better evaluate conditional coverage, and research is exploring substantive fairness beyond procedural guarantees. AI

    IMPACT These advancements in conformal prediction offer improved methods for uncertainty quantification, fairness, and robustness, crucial for reliable AI deployment in sensitive applications.