Apr 20
When Do Early-Exit Networks Generalize? A PAC-Bayesian Theory of Adaptive Depth
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This paper presents a PAC-Bayesian framework to theoretically explain the generalization properties of early-exit neural networks. It introduces new entropy-based bounds that demonstrate how adaptive depth can improve inference efficiency and performance compared to fixed-depth models.
Why it matters
Establishing theoretical bounds for adaptive depth provides a rigorous foundation for optimizing inference efficiency without sacrificing model generalization.
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