Bayesian Perspective
Bayesian perspectives are increasingly applied to address challenges in machine learning, particularly concerning uncertainty quantification and robust model performance. Current research focuses on developing probabilistic evaluation frameworks for large language models and other deep learning architectures, employing Bayesian methods like Gaussian processes, Bayesian neural networks, and variational inference to improve model reliability and interpretability. This shift towards probabilistic approaches is significant because it allows for more nuanced assessments of model capabilities, leading to improved decision-making in high-stakes applications such as drug discovery, autonomous navigation, and medical image analysis. The resulting advancements enhance the trustworthiness and generalizability of machine learning models across diverse domains.
Papers
QUITE: Quantifying Uncertainty in Natural Language Text in Bayesian Reasoning Scenarios
Timo Pierre Schrader, Lukas Lange, Simon Razniewski, Annemarie Friedrich
Predicting from Strings: Language Model Embeddings for Bayesian Optimization
Tung Nguyen, Qiuyi Zhang, Bangding Yang, Chansoo Lee, Jorg Bornschein, Yingjie Miao, Sagi Perel, Yutian Chen, Xingyou Song