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Position Paper: Bayesian Deep Learning in the Age of Large-Scale AI

Theodore Papamarkou · Maria Skoularidou · Konstantina Palla · Laurence Aitchison · Julyan Arbel · David Dunson · Maurizio Filippone · Vincent Fortuin · Philipp Hennig · Jose Miguel Hernandez-Lobato · Aliaksandr Hubin · Alexander Immer · Theofanis Karaletsos · Khan Emtiyaz · Agustinus Kristiadi · Yingzhen Li · Stephan Mandt · Chris Nemeth · Michael A Osborne · Tim G. J. Rudner · David RĂ¼gamer · Yee-Whye Teh · Max Welling · Andrew Wilson · Ruqi Zhang


Abstract:

In the current landscape of deep learning research, there is a predominant emphasis on achieving high predictive accuracy in supervised tasks involving large image and language datasets. However, a broader perspective reveals a multitude of overlooked metrics, tasks, and data types, such as uncertainty, active and continual learning, and scientific data, that demand attention. Bayesian deep learning (BDL) constitutes a promising avenue, offering advantages across these diverse settings. This paper posits that BDL can elevate the capabilities of deep learning. It revisits the strengths of BDL, acknowledges existing challenges, and highlights some exciting research avenues aimed at addressing these obstacles. Looking ahead, the discussion focuses on possible ways to combine large-scale foundation models with BDL to unlock their full potential.

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