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New Fenchel-Young generalization enhances Bayesian principles in machine learning

Researchers have developed a generalized framework for Bayesian principles in machine learning, extending the Fenchel-Young inequality. This new approach allows for computationally simpler posterior updates and defines generalized posteriors at equality. The framework also introduces a novel concept of conjugacy that supports additive canonical updating, parameter-dependent supports, and tuneably heavy tails, capabilities not present in standard conjugate Bayes. AI

IMPACT This theoretical advancement could lead to more robust and flexible Bayesian models in machine learning applications.

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Sophia Sklaviadis, Thomas Moellenhoff, Emtiyaz Khan, Andre Martins, Mario Figueiredo ·

    The Fenchel-Young Generalization of Bayesian Principles

    arXiv:2502.10295v4 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Conjugate Bayes plays a key role in machine learning, ensuring computationally simple posterior updates. We generalize the variational principle behind this computation by using the Fenchel-Young (FY) inequality, which lets us d…