PyTorch Generalization: Unraveling the Paradox of Overparameterized Models

Deep learning has transformed fields like computer vision, natural language processing, and data science, tackling challenges once thought impossible. Conventional machine learning wisdom warns that overparameterized models should overfit, yet deep learning models consistently defy this by excelling on unseen data. Researchers have long puzzled over this paradox, developing innovative theories to explain why these models generalize so effectively.

Join Elliott for an engaging meetup where we’ll unpack this mystery starting by revisiting the groundbreaking experiments that first revealed how overparameterized models thrive, then dive into modern theoretical frameworks that shed light on this behavior. Next, he’ll unveil his own independent project—a cutting-edge implementation of one such method, now fully standalone and enhanced to run margin distributions in PyTorch for deeper insights into model performance. To wrap up, he’ll show how these ideas apply to large language models, with practical takeaways for real-world applications. Expect a mix of theory, code, and discussion—bring your curiosity and let’s explore together!

https://github.com/Emiller00/pytorch_generalization
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-miller-00/

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The approximate schedule is (all times Pacific):

7:00 - 7:10pm - Mingle while people login

7:10 - 7:15pm - Start Recording. Code Quiz. Introduction. Group Photo.

7:15pm and On - Guest Talks. Q&A. Maximum Zoom.

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