Revolutionizing Neural Network Analysis with Innovative Geometry
Analysis
This paper presents a fascinating approach to understanding neural network data flow by applying graph curvature, a concept borrowed from differential geometry. The use of Ollivier-Ricci curvature to identify critical connections within neural networks offers a fresh and potentially powerful tool for enhancing model analysis and performance. This innovative methodology could significantly impact how we analyze and improve AI models.
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View Original"We use this intuition for the case of NNs as well: we 1)~construct a graph induced by the NN structure and introduce the notion of neural curvature (NC) based on the ORC; 2)~calculate curvatures based on activation patterns for a set of input examples; 3)~aim to demonstrate that NC can indeed be used to rank edges according to their importance for the overall NN functionality."
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ArXiv MLJan 26, 2026 05:00
* Cited for critical analysis under Article 32.