Shawe-Taylor and Rivasplata: Statistical Learning Theory - a Hitchhiker's Guide (NeurIPS 2018)

Abstract: The tutorial will showcase what statistical learning theory aims to assess about and hence deliver for learning systems. We will highlight how algorithms can piggy back on its results to improve the performances of learning algorithms as well as to understand their limitations. The tutorial is aimed at those wishing to gain an understanding of the value and role of statistical learning theory in order to hitch a ride on its results. Speakers: John Shawe-Taylor and Omar Rivasplata Slides: https://media.neurips.cc/Conferences/NIPS2018/Slides/stastical_learning_theory.pdf