Instance Wise Uncertainty

Instance-wise uncertainty quantification aims to estimate the reliability of individual predictions made by machine learning models, addressing the limitations of traditional methods that provide only aggregate uncertainty measures. Current research focuses on developing methods to accurately estimate this uncertainty across diverse tasks, including image segmentation, regression, and extreme multi-label classification, employing techniques like ensemble methods, Gaussian processes, and adaptations of gradient boosting. This research is crucial for improving the trustworthiness and reliability of AI systems in high-stakes applications like medical image analysis and protein engineering, where understanding the confidence of individual predictions is paramount for safe and effective deployment.

Papers