Novel Saliency Analysis for the Forward Forward Algorithm

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2409.15365v1
• Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:21:59 GMT
• Title: Novel Saliency Analysis for the Forward Forward Algorithm
• Authors: Mitra Bakhshi,
• Abstract summary: We introduce the Forward Forward algorithm into neural network training. This method involves executing two forward passes the first with actual data to promote positive reinforcement, and the second with synthetically generated negative data to enable discriminative learning. To overcome the limitations inherent in traditional saliency techniques, we developed a bespoke saliency algorithm specifically tailored for the Forward Forward framework.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: Incorporating the Forward Forward algorithm into neural network training represents a transformative shift from traditional methods, introducing a dual forward mechanism that streamlines the learning process by bypassing the complexities of derivative propagation. This method is noted for its simplicity and efficiency and involves executing two forward passes the first with actual data to promote positive reinforcement, and the second with synthetically generated negative data to enable discriminative learning. Our experiments confirm that the Forward Forward algorithm is not merely an experimental novelty but a viable training strategy that competes robustly with conventional multi layer perceptron (MLP) architectures. To overcome the limitations inherent in traditional saliency techniques, which predominantly rely on gradient based methods, we developed a bespoke saliency algorithm specifically tailored for the Forward Forward framework. This innovative algorithm enhances the intuitive understanding of feature importance and network decision-making, providing clear visualizations of the data features most influential in model predictions. By leveraging this specialized saliency method, we gain deeper insights into the internal workings of the model, significantly enhancing our interpretative capabilities beyond those offered by standard approaches. Our evaluations, utilizing the MNIST and Fashion MNIST datasets, demonstrate that our method performs comparably to traditional MLP-based models.

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