arXiv Machine Learning

Provably Finding a Hidden Dense Submatrix among Many Planted Dense Submatrices via Convex Programming

arXiv:2601. 03946v3 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: We consider the densest submatrix problem, which seeks the submatrix of fixed size of a given binary matrix that contains the most nonzero entries.

arXiv Machine Learning
Jun 18

Robust Detection of Planted Subgraphs in Semi-Random Models

arXiv:2508. 02158v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Detection of planted subgraphs in Erd\"os-R\'enyi random graphs has been extensively studied, leading to a rich body of results characterizing both statistical and computational thresholds.

By Dor Elimelech, Wasim Huleihel
arXiv Machine Learning
Sep 4

Parameterised graph theory for tensor networks: entanglement rerouting, structural simplification, and agnostic tomography

The paper applies parameterised graph theory to tensor networks, showing that cutwidth and tree‑cutwidth bound the bond‑dimension overhead needed to represent a tensor‑network state as a matrix product state or tree tensor network. It derives graph‑dependent upper bounds on the sample and computational complexity of tensor‑network tomography, introducing a new graph parameter called learning complexity. Finally, it extends the framework to an agnostic learner that approximates any state with a tensor‑network state of given bond dimension, providing explicit graph‑dependent complexity bounds.

By Matthias C. Caro, Natalie McHugh, Sergii Strelchuk
arXiv Machine Learning
Sep 17

Stability-Constrained Approximation in Spline KANs: Exact Layer Balancing and Budget-Compatible Saturation

The paper investigates how to balance approximation accuracy and stability in deep spline superposition networks under a strict layerwise Lipschitz budget. It provides an exact solution to the finite‑depth diagonal balancing problem, shows how to construct spline discretisations that respect the budget, and establishes minimax lower bounds for operators constrained in both first and third derivative norms. The authors also demonstrate that layer errors can accumulate linearly with depth, indicating that the upper bound is not merely a theoretical artifact.

By Aleksander Tankman
arXiv Machine Learning
Sep 17

Revisiting the Objective of Echo Chamber Detection

The paper introduces a formal objective for detecting echo chambers in social networks, distinguishing it from community detection, graph cut, and clique problems. It employs Fourier transform theory of set functions to define the objective and proposes a scalable semidefinite relaxation solved with interior point methods and sparse linear algebra. Experiments on synthetic and real datasets show the algorithm outperforms existing methods in recovering ground‑truth echo chambers and producing better network properties, including higher agreement with suspended users.

By Abylaikhan Bexeit, Kushani Perera, Shanika Karunasekera, Jean Honorio