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Neural networks outperform NTK limits on compositional tasks, study finds

A new research paper explores the performance gap between trained neural networks and their Neural Tangent Kernel (NTK) limits, particularly for tasks with compositional structure. The study introduces a dichotomy between Fourier complexity, which governs NTK kernel regression, and architectural complexity, which relates to the learning capabilities of deep ReLU networks. The findings indicate that NTK estimators can be exponentially suboptimal compared to standard networks when these complexities diverge, as demonstrated on specific models like the iterated sawtooth and hypercube sparse-parity model. AI

IMPACT Highlights a fundamental gap in understanding neural network learning dynamics, suggesting architectural choices significantly impact performance beyond kernel methods.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an academic paper detailing theoretical findings in machine learning.

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Neural networks outperform NTK limits on compositional tasks, study finds

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  1. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 English(EN) · Arkaprabha Ganguli, Emil Constantinescu ·

    A Function-Space Dichotomy for Compositional Learning: Exponential Sub-Optimality of the Neural Tangent Kernel

    arXiv:2607.06382v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: A persistent empirical observation is that trained neural networks outperform their neural tangent kernel (NTK) limit on tasks with compositional structure, yet a quantitative account of $\textbf{when}$ and $\textbf{by how much}$ ha…

  2. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 English(EN) · Emil Constantinescu ·

    A Function-Space Dichotomy for Compositional Learning: Exponential Sub-Optimality of the Neural Tangent Kernel

    A persistent empirical observation is that trained neural networks outperform their neural tangent kernel (NTK) limit on tasks with compositional structure, yet a quantitative account of $\textbf{when}$ and $\textbf{by how much}$ has been lacking. Working on the unit circle, we g…