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Forward-Forward algorithm improved with sleep deprivation mitigation techniques

Researchers have developed methods to mitigate the negative effects of simulated sleep deprivation on the Forward-Forward algorithm. By implementing strategies such as alternative activations, optimized loss functions, threshold tuning, and simulating periodic rest through reduced positive passes, they aimed to improve learning efficacy. The study also explored the potential of caffeine-like stimulation to boost performance under these conditions. Experiments on MNIST and Fashion-MNIST datasets showed significant accuracy gains, ranging from 2% to 62% in severe sleep deprivation scenarios, enhancing the algorithm's resilience and cognitive alignment. AI

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Joy Datta, Puja Saha, Rawhatur Rabbi, Nafiz Imtiaz Rafin, Swakkhar Shatabda, Md. Golam Rabiul Alam, Chad Mourning ·

    Minimizing the Effect of Sleep Deprivation in the Forward-Forward Algorithm

    arXiv:2609.06042v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: This paper addresses the challenge posed by sleep deprivation in the Forward-Forward algorithm, where separating the two passes in this algorithm and imbalancing the data processing in the passes is considered an imitation of the co…

  2. arXiv cs.NE (Neural & Evolutionary) TIER_1 English(EN) · Chad Mourning ·

    Minimizing the Effect of Sleep Deprivation in the Forward-Forward Algorithm

    This paper addresses the challenge posed by sleep deprivation in the Forward-Forward algorithm, where separating the two passes in this algorithm and imbalancing the data processing in the passes is considered an imitation of the cognitive processes observed in humans suffering f…