IRIS Insights I Nico Formanek: Are hyperparameters vibes?

April 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m. (CEST)

Our second IRIS Insights talk will take place with Nico Formanek.

Time: April 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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This talk will discuss the role of hyperparameters in optimization methods for model selection (currently often called ML) from a philosophy of science point of view. Special consideration is given to the question of whether there can be principled ways to fix hyperparameters in a maximally agnostic setting.

This is a WebEx talk to which everyone who is interested is cordially invited. It will take place in English. Our IRIS speaker, Jun.-Prof. Maria Wirzberger, will moderate it. Following Nico Formanek's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. We look forward to active participation.

Please follow this link to join the talk 

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