Paper ID: 2405.00642

From Empirical Observations to Universality: Dynamics of Deep Learning with Inputs Built on Gaussian mixture

Jaeyong Bae, Hawoong Jeong

This study broadens the scope of theoretical frameworks in deep learning by delving into the dynamics of neural networks with inputs that demonstrate the structural characteristics to Gaussian Mixture (GM). We analyzed how the dynamics of neural networks under GM-structured inputs diverge from the predictions of conventional theories based on simple Gaussian structures. A revelation of our work is the observed convergence of neural network dynamics towards conventional theory even with standardized GM inputs, highlighting an unexpected universality. We found that standardization, especially in conjunction with certain nonlinear functions, plays a critical role in this phenomena. Consequently, despite the complex and varied nature of GM distributions, we demonstrate that neural networks exhibit asymptotic behaviors in line with predictions under simple Gaussian frameworks.

Submitted: May 1, 2024