Enhancing Deep Learning With Bayesian Inference

Develop Bayesian Deep Learning models to help make your own applications more robust. Key Features Gain insights into the limitations of typical neural networks Acquire the skill to cultivate neural networks capable of estimating uncertainty Discover how to leverage uncertainty to develop more robust machine learning systems Book Description Deep learning has an increasingly significant impact on our lives, from suggesting content to playing a key role in mission- and safety-critical applications. As the influence of these algorithms grows, so does the concern for the safety and robustness of the systems which rely on them. Simply put, typical deep learning methods do not know when they don't know. The field of Bayesian Deep Learning contains a range of methods for approximate Bayesian inference with deep networks. These methods help to improve the robustness of deep learning systems as they tell us how confident they are in their predictions, allowing us to take more care in how we incorporate model predictions within our applications. Through this book, you will be introduced to the rapidly growing field of uncertainty-aware deep learning, developing an understanding of the importance of uncertainty estimation in robust machine learning systems. You will learn about a variety of popular Bayesian Deep Learning methods, and how to implement these through practical Python examples covering a range of application scenarios. By the end of the book, you will have a good understanding of Bayesian Deep Learning and its advantages, and you will be able to develop Bayesian Deep Learning models for safer, more robust deep learning systems. What you will learn Understand advantages and disadvantages of Bayesian inference and deep learning Understand the fundamentals of Bayesian Neural Networks Understand the differences between key BNN implementations/approximations Understand the advantages of probabilistic DNNs in production contexts How to implement a variety of BDL methods in Python code How to apply BDL methods to real-world problems Understand how to evaluate BDL methods and choose the best method for a given task Learn how to deal with unexpected data in real-world deep learning applications Who this book is for This book will cater to researchers and developers looking for ways to develop more robust deep learning models through probabilistic deep learning. You're expected to have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of machine learning and probability, along with prior experience working with machine learning and deep learning models.

This book provides a straightforward look at the concepts, algorithms and advantages of Bayesian Deep Learning and Deep Generative Models. Starting from the model-based approach to Machine Learning, the authors motivate Probabilistic Graphical Models and show how Bayesian inference naturally lends itself to this framework. The authors present detailed explanations of the main modern algorithms on variational approximations for Bayesian inference in neural networks. Each algorithm of this selected set develops a distinct aspect of the theory. The book builds from the ground-up well-known deep generative models, such as Variational Autoencoder and subsequent theoretical developments. By also exposing the main issues of the algorithms together with different methods to mitigate such issues, the book supplies the necessary knowledge on generative models for the reader to handle a wide range of data types: sequential or not, continuous or not, labelled or not. The book is self-contained, promptly covering all necessary theory so that the reader does not have to search for additional information elsewhere. Offers a concise self-contained resource, covering the basic concepts to the algorithms for Bayesian Deep Learning; Presents Statistical Inference concepts, offering a set of elucidative examples, practical aspects, and pseudo-codes; Every chapter includes hands-on examples and exercises and a website features lecture slides, additional examples, and other support material.

Probabilistic Deep Learning is a hands-on guide to the principles that support neural networks. Learn to improve network performance with the right distribution for different data types, and discover Bayesian variants that can state their own uncertainty to increase accuracy. This book provides easy-to-apply code and uses popular frameworks to keep you focused on practical applications. Summary Probabilistic Deep Learning: With Python, Keras and TensorFlow Probability teaches the increasingly popular probabilistic approach to deep learning that allows you to refine your results more quickly and accurately without much trial-and-error testing. Emphasizing practical techniques that use the Python-based Tensorflow Probability Framework, you’ll learn to build highly-performant deep learning applications that can reliably handle the noise and uncertainty of real-world data. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology The world is a noisy and uncertain place. Probabilistic deep learning models capture that noise and uncertainty, pulling it into real-world scenarios. Crucial for self-driving cars and scientific testing, these techniques help deep learning engineers assess the accuracy of their results, spot errors, and improve their understanding of how algorithms work. About the book Probabilistic Deep Learning is a hands-on guide to the principles that support neural networks. Learn to improve network performance with the right distribution for different data types, and discover Bayesian variants that can state their own uncertainty to increase accuracy. This book provides easy-to-apply code and uses popular frameworks to keep you focused on practical applications. What's inside Explore maximum likelihood and the statistical basis of deep learning Discover probabilistic models that can indicate possible outcomes Learn to use normalizing flows for modeling and generating complex distributions Use Bayesian neural networks to access the uncertainty in the model About the reader For experienced machine learning developers. About the author Oliver Dürr is a professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Konstanz, Germany. Beate Sick holds a chair for applied statistics at ZHAW and works as a researcher and lecturer at the University of Zurich. Elvis Murina is a data scientist. Table of Contents PART 1 - BASICS OF DEEP LEARNING 1 Introduction to probabilistic deep learning 2 Neural network architectures 3 Principles of curve fitting PART 2 - MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD APPROACHES FOR PROBABILISTIC DL MODELS 4 Building loss functions with the likelihood approach 5 Probabilistic deep learning models with TensorFlow Probability 6 Probabilistic deep learning models in the wild PART 3 - BAYESIAN APPROACHES FOR PROBABILISTIC DL MODELS 7 Bayesian learning 8 Bayesian neural networks

This book provides a straightforward look at the concepts, algorithms and advantages of Bayesian Deep Learning and Deep Generative Models. Starting from the model-based approach to Machine Learning, the authors motivate Probabilistic Graphical Models and show how Bayesian inference naturally lends itself to this framework. The authors present detailed explanations of the main modern algorithms on variational approximations for Bayesian inference in neural networks. Each algorithm of this selected set develops a distinct aspect of the theory. The book builds from the ground-up well-known deep generative models, such as Variational Autoencoder and subsequent theoretical developments. By also exposing the main issues of the algorithms together with different methods to mitigate such issues, the book supplies the necessary knowledge on generative models for the reader to handle a wide range of data types: sequential or not, continuous or not, labelled or not. The book is self-contained, promptly covering all necessary theory so that the reader does not have to search for additional information elsewhere. Offers a concise self-contained resource, covering the basic concepts to the algorithms for Bayesian Deep Learning; Presents Statistical Inference concepts, offering a set of elucidative examples, practical aspects, and pseudo-codes; Every chapter includes hands-on examples and exercises and a website features lecture slides, additional examples, and other support material.

Learn the fundamentals of statistics and machine learning using R libraries for data processing, visualization, model training, and statistical inference Key Features Advance your ML career with the help of detailed explanations, intuitive illustrations, and code examples Gain practical insights into the real-world applications of statistics and machine learning Explore the technicalities of statistics and machine learning for effective data presentation Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThe Statistics and Machine Learning with R Workshop is a comprehensive resource packed with insights into statistics and machine learning, along with a deep dive into R libraries. The learning experience is further enhanced by practical examples and hands-on exercises that provide explanations of key concepts. Starting with the fundamentals, you’ll explore the complete model development process, covering everything from data pre-processing to model development. In addition to machine learning, you’ll also delve into R's statistical capabilities, learning to manipulate various data types and tackle complex mathematical challenges from algebra and calculus to probability and Bayesian statistics. You’ll discover linear regression techniques and more advanced statistical methodologies to hone your skills and advance your career. By the end of this book, you'll have a robust foundational understanding of statistics and machine learning. You’ll also be proficient in using R's extensive libraries for tasks such as data processing and model training and be well-equipped to leverage the full potential of R in your future projects.What you will learn Hone your skills in different probability distributions and hypothesis testing Explore the fundamentals of linear algebra and calculus Master crucial statistics and machine learning concepts in theory and practice Discover essential data processing and visualization techniques Engage in interactive data analysis using R Use R to perform statistical modeling, including Bayesian and linear regression Who this book is forThis book is for beginner to intermediate-level data scientists, undergraduate to masters-level students, and early to mid-senior data scientists or analysts looking to expand their knowledge of machine learning by exploring various R libraries. Basic knowledge of linear algebra and data modeling is a must.

Discover the power of machine learning in the physical sciences with this one-stop resource from a leading voice in the field Deep Learning for Physical Scientists: Accelerating Research with Machine Learning delivers an insightful analysis of the transformative techniques being used in deep learning within the physical sciences. The book offers readers the ability to understand, select, and apply the best deep learning techniques for their individual research problem and interpret the outcome. Designed to teach researchers to think in useful new ways about how to achieve results in their research, the book provides scientists with new avenues to attack problems and avoid common pitfalls and problems. Practical case studies and problems are presented, giving readers an opportunity to put what they have learned into practice, with exemplar coding approaches provided to assist the reader. From modelling basics to feed-forward networks, the book offers a broad cross-section of machine learning techniques to improve physical science research. Readers will also enjoy: A thorough introduction to the basic classification and regression with perceptrons An exploration of training algorithms, including back propagation and stochastic gradient descent and the parallelization of training An examination of multi-layer perceptrons for learning from descriptors and de-noising data Discussions of recurrent neural networks for learning from sequences and convolutional neural networks for learning from images A treatment of Bayesian optimization for tuning deep learning architectures Perfect for academic and industrial research professionals in the physical sciences, Deep Learning for Physical Scientists: Accelerating Research with Machine Learning will also earn a place in the libraries of industrial researchers who have access to large amounts of data but have yet to learn the techniques to fully exploit that access. Perfect for academic and industrial research professionals in the physical sciences, em style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"Deep Learning for Physical Scientists: Accelerating Research with Machine Learning will also earn a place in the libraries of industrial researchers who have access to large amounts of data but have yet to learn the techniques to fully exploit that access. This book introduces the reader to the transformative techniques involved in deep learning. A range of methodologies are addressed including: •Basic classification and regression with perceptrons •Training algorithms, such as back propagation and stochastic gradient descent and the parallelization of training •Multi-Layer Perceptrons for learning from descriptors, and de-noising data •Recurrent neural networks for learning from sequences •Convolutional neural networks for learning from images •Bayesian optimization for tuning deep learning architectures Each of these areas has direct application to physical science research, and by the end of the book, the reader should feel comfortable enough to select the methodology which is best for their situation, and be able to implement and interpret outcome of the deep learning model. The book is designed to teach researchers to think in new ways, providing them with new avenues to attack problems, and avoid roadblocks within their research. This is achieved through the inclusion of case-study like problems at the end of each chapter, which will give the reader a chance to practice what they have just learnt in a close-to-real-world setting, with example ‘solutions’ provided through an online resource. Market Description This book introduces the reader to the transformative techniques involved in deep learning. A range of methodologies are addressed including: • Basic classification and regression with perceptrons • Training algorithms, such as back propagation and stochastic gradient descent and the parallelization of training • Multi-Layer Perceptrons for learning from descriptors, and de-noising data • Recurrent neural networks for learning from sequences • Convolutional neural networks for learning from images • Bayesian optimization for tuning deep learning architectures Each of these areas has direct application to physical science research, and by the end of the book, the reader should feel comfortable enough to select the methodology which is best for their situation, and be able to implement and interpret outcome of the deep learning model. The book is designed to teach researchers to think in new ways, providing them with new avenues to attack problems, and avoid roadblocks within their research. This is achieved through the inclusion of case-study like problems at the end of each chapter, which will give the reader a chance to practice what they have just learnt in a close-to-real-world setting, with example ‘solutions’ provided through an online resource.

Master effective navigation of neural networks, including convolutions and transformers, to tackle computer vision and NLP tasks using Python Key Features Understand the theory, mathematical foundations and structure of deep neural networks Become familiar with transformers, large language models, and convolutional networks Learn how to apply them to various computer vision and natural language processing problems Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThe field of deep learning has developed rapidly recently and today covers a broad range of applications. This makes it challenging to navigate and hard to understand without solid foundations. This book will guide you from the basics of neural networks to the state-of-the-art large language models in use today. The first part of the book introduces the main machine learning concepts and paradigms. It covers the mathematical foundations, the structure, and the training algorithms of neural networks and dives into the essence of deep learning. The second part of the book introduces convolutional networks for computer vision. We’ll learn how to solve image classification, object detection, instance segmentation, and image generation tasks. The third part focuses on the attention mechanism and transformers – the core network architecture of large language models. We’ll discuss new types of advanced tasks they can solve, such as chatbots and text-to-image generation. By the end of this book, you’ll have a thorough understanding of the inner workings of deep neural networks. You'll have the ability to develop new models and adapt existing ones to solve your tasks. You’ll also have sufficient understanding to continue your research and stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field.What you will learn Establish theoretical foundations of deep neural networks Understand convolutional networks and apply them in computer vision applications Become well versed with natural language processing and recurrent networks Explore the attention mechanism and transformers Apply transformers and large language models for natural language and computer vision Implement coding examples with PyTorch, Keras, and Hugging Face Transformers Use MLOps to develop and deploy neural network models Who this book is for This book is for software developers/engineers, students, data scientists, data analysts, machine learning engineers, statisticians, and anyone interested in deep learning. Prior experience with Python programming is a prerequisite.

Harness the power of deep learning to drive productivity and efficiency using this practical guide covering techniques and best practices for the entire deep learning life cycle Key Features Interpret your models’ decision-making process, ensuring transparency and trust in your AI-powered solutions Gain hands-on experience in every step of the deep learning life cycle Explore case studies and solutions for deploying DL models while addressing scalability, data drift, and ethical considerations Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionDeep learning enables previously unattainable feats in automation, but extracting real-world business value from it is a daunting task. This book will teach you how to build complex deep learning models and gain intuition for structuring your data to accomplish your deep learning objectives. This deep learning book explores every aspect of the deep learning life cycle, from planning and data preparation to model deployment and governance, using real-world scenarios that will take you through creating, deploying, and managing advanced solutions. You’ll also learn how to work with image, audio, text, and video data using deep learning architectures, as well as optimize and evaluate your deep learning models objectively to address issues such as bias, fairness, adversarial attacks, and model transparency. As you progress, you’ll harness the power of AI platforms to streamline the deep learning life cycle and leverage Python libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, ONNX, Catalyst, MLFlow, Captum, Nvidia Triton, Prometheus, and Grafana to execute efficient deep learning architectures, optimize model performance, and streamline the deployment processes. You’ll also discover the transformative potential of large language models (LLMs) for a wide array of applications. By the end of this book, you'll have mastered deep learning techniques to unlock its full potential for your endeavors.What you will learn Use neural architecture search (NAS) to automate the design of artificial neural networks (ANNs) Implement recurrent neural networks (RNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), BERT, transformers, and more to build your model Deal with multi-modal data drift in a production environment Evaluate the quality and bias of your models Explore techniques to protect your model from adversarial attacks Get to grips with deploying a model with DataRobot AutoML Who this book is for This book is for deep learning practitioners, data scientists, and machine learning developers who want to explore deep learning architectures to solve complex business problems. Professionals in the broader deep learning and AI space will also benefit from the insights provided, applicable across a variety of business use cases. Working knowledge of Python programming and a basic understanding of deep learning techniques is needed to get started with this book.