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New Kernel Thinning Methods Boost Efficiency in Machine Learning

Researchers have introduced Backward Kernel Herding, a new algorithm designed to improve the efficiency of kernel learning methods, which are often computationally expensive for large datasets. This method, along with an extension called Flexible Kernel Thinning, aims to create representative subsets of data while preserving key properties in a Reproducing Kernel Hilbert Space. Experiments show that Backward Kernel Herding offers significant training-time efficiency, while Flexible Kernel Thinning often yields superior predictive performance, particularly when incorporating supervised information. AI

IMPACT These new methods could enable the application of powerful kernel learning techniques to larger datasets, improving efficiency and predictive performance in machine learning tasks.

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New Kernel Thinning Methods Boost Efficiency in Machine Learning

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Blanca Cano-Camarero, Yago R. Aguado-Carrillo-de-Albornoz, \'Angela Fern\'andez-Pascual, Jos\'e R. Dorronsoro ·

    Revisiting Thinning Methods for Kernel Learning Problems

    arXiv:2609.07432v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Kernel methods are widely used because of their strong theoretical guarantees and empirical performance. However, their high computational cost limits their applicability to large-scale datasets. To address this shortcoming, sever…