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New bandit algorithms tackle smooth graph functions for recommendations

Researchers have developed new bandit algorithms designed for scenarios where payoffs are smooth across graph-connected data. These algorithms are particularly applicable to online learning problems like content-based recommendation, where items are nodes and their expected ratings are influenced by neighbors. The proposed methods aim to minimize cumulative regret by introducing an 'effective dimension' concept, showing that user preferences for thousands of items can be estimated from just tens of evaluations. AI

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IMPACT Introduces novel algorithms for graph-based online learning, potentially improving recommendation system efficiency.

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New bandit algorithms tackle smooth graph functions for recommendations

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  1. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 · Tom\'a\v{s} Koc\'ak, Michal Valko, R\'emi Munos, Branislav Kveton, Shipra Agrawal ·

    Spectral bandits for smooth graph functions with applications in recommender systems

    arXiv:2605.20552v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Smooth functions on graphs have wide applications in manifold and semi-supervised learning. In this paper, we study a bandit problem where the payoffs of arms are smooth on a graph. This framework is suitable for solving online lear…

  2. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 · Shipra Agrawal ·

    Spectral bandits for smooth graph functions with applications in recommender systems

    Smooth functions on graphs have wide applications in manifold and semi-supervised learning. In this paper, we study a bandit problem where the payoffs of arms are smooth on a graph. This framework is suitable for solving online learning problems that involve graphs, such as conte…