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New GGBPL method enhances optimization for complex nonconvex problems

Researchers have introduced a new optimization method called the Generalized Geometry Block Proximal Linearized (GGBPL) method, designed to tackle complex multiblock nonconvex and nonsmooth optimization problems. Unlike existing methods that operate within standard Euclidean geometry, GGBPL utilizes a generalized geometry approach, allowing for more adaptive block variable updates. This adaptation, based on arbitrary inner products and general admissible metrics, aims to improve numerical efficiency. The paper also presents an inertial version, iGGBPL, and provides theoretical convergence guarantees, including an iteration complexity bound for achieving an $\varepsilon$-stationary point. The methods were successfully applied to sparse nonnegative matrix factorization and CP decomposition problems, demonstrating superior performance over state-of-the-art techniques. AI

IMPACT This new optimization method could improve the efficiency of training complex AI models by enhancing performance on nonconvex and nonsmooth problems.

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Weifeng Yang ·

    Generalized Geometry Block Proximal Linearized Method for Multiblock Nonconvex and Nonsmooth Optimization

    arXiv:2609.39301v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: This paper considers a class of multiblock nonconvex and nonsmooth optimization problems arising in many applications. Existing methods construct proximal linearized operators or their variants within standard Euclidean geometry t…