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New PID method for multivariate Gaussians uses Blackwell order

Researchers have developed a new method for quantifying redundant and synergistic information in multivariate Gaussian systems using the Blackwell order. This approach addresses challenges in applying Partial Information Decomposition (PID) to high-dimensional continuous systems, with applications in machine learning and neuroscience. The proposed method offers an efficient numerical algorithm and closed-form expressions for union information and synergy, aligning with existing BROJA measures. It also introduces Blackwell redundancy, which satisfies a set of desirable properties. AI

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  1. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 English(EN) · Artemy Kolchinsky ·

    Redundancy and synergy in multivariate Gaussians via the Blackwell order

    arXiv:2610.07360v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: The goal of the partial information decomposition (PID) is to quantify the redundant and synergistic information that multiple sources provide about a target. PID has many applications in machine learning, neuroscience, and other …