Continuous-Time Machine Learning: A Unified Mathematical Perspective
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The paper surveys continuous‑time (CT) machine learning, a framework for modeling temporal dynamics as continuous processes, especially useful when data are sampled irregularly or over long horizons. It introduces a unified taxonomy that groups major CT methods by their underlying mathematical formulations and shows how different architectural choices—such as vector‑field parameterization, stochasticity, memory mechanisms, and discretization—relate these families. The survey compares training algorithms, optimization strategies, failure modes, computational complexity, and benchmarks, reviews supporting software ecosystems, and outlines open challenges and future research directions.
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