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Zeta Distribution and Transfer Learning Problem

Artificial Intelligence 2018-06-26 v1

Abstract

We explore the relations between the zeta distribution and algorithmic information theory via a new model of the transfer learning problem. The program distribution is approximated by a zeta distribution with parameter near 11. We model the training sequence as a stochastic process. We analyze the upper temporal bound for learning a training sequence and its entropy rates, assuming an oracle for the transfer learning problem. We argue from empirical evidence that power-law models are suitable for natural processes. Four sequence models are proposed. Random typing model is like no-free lunch where transfer learning does not work. Zeta process independently samples programs from the zeta distribution. A model of common sub-programs inspired by genetics uses a database of sub-programs. An evolutionary zeta process samples mutations from Zeta distribution. The analysis of stochastic processes inspired by evolution suggest that AI may be feasible in nature, countering no-free lunch sort of arguments.

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@article{arxiv.1806.08908,
  title  = {Zeta Distribution and Transfer Learning Problem},
  author = {Eray Özkural},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1806.08908},
  year   = {2018}
}

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Submitted to AGI 2018, pre-print

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