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AINeutralarXiv – CS AI · Jun 16/10

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PAC-Bayesian Reinforcement Learning Trains Generalizable Policies

Researchers have developed a novel PAC-Bayesian generalization bound for reinforcement learning that addresses the sequential data dependencies problem, enabling non-vacuous generalization certificates for off-policy algorithms like Soft Actor-Critic. The work introduces PB-SAC, an algorithm that leverages this bound to guide exploration while maintaining competitive performance on continuous control tasks.

AINeutralarXiv – CS AI · May 296/10

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Certified Policy Optimisation for Nested Causal Bandits via PAC-Bayes Risk

Researchers present Nested Causal Thompson Sampling (NCTS), a machine learning framework for sequential decision-making where strategic choices causally influence subsequent tactical decisions across multiple timescales. The work introduces PAC-Bayesian risk bounds that enable off-policy certification of deployment policies from historical data alone, enabling safer handover from legacy systems to learned agents.