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New theory quantifies depth's role in deep neural network approximation

A new research paper published on arXiv explores the theoretical underpinnings of deep neural networks, focusing on the role of depth in their approximation capabilities. The study introduces a quantitative framework that interprets depth as a scale-dependent factor, providing guarantees for intermediate network layers, not just the final output. This work designs a specific architecture where each intermediate readout approximates the target function, with approximation error controlled by the network's depth and the function's properties. AI

IMPACT Provides a theoretical framework for understanding the contribution of network depth to approximation capabilities.

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  1. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 English(EN) · Shijun Zhang, Zuowei Shen, Yuesheng Xu ·

    Layer-wise Geometric Approximation Rates for Deep Networks

    arXiv:2604.20219v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Depth is widely viewed as a central contributor to the success of deep neural networks, whereas standard neural network approximation theory typically provides guarantees only for the final output and leaves the role of in…