IEEE

Nonconvex Regularization for Markov Decision Processes: Modeling and Algorithms

Abstract: This paper investigates efficient algorithm for Markov Decision Processes (MDPs) through Linear programming (LP). Generally, solving large-scale MDPs via standard LP solvers faces ...
IEEE

Asynchronous Distributed Nonsmooth Composite Optimization via Computation-Efficient Primal-Dual Proximal Algorithms

Abstract: This paper focuses on a distributed nonsmooth composite optimization problem over a multiagent networked system, in which each agent is equipped with a local Lipschitz-differentiable ...
PBS

Sign language services ‘intrude’ on Trump’s ability to control his image, administration says

The Trump administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to ...
TechCrunch

OK, what’s going on with LinkedIn’s algo?

One day in November, a product strategist we’ll call Michelle (not her real name), logged into her LinkedIn account and switched her gender to male. She also changed her name to Michael, she told ...