2016 ICML ICML 2016

Anytime optimal algorithms in stochastic multi-armed bandits

Abstract

We introduce an anytime algorithm for stochastic multi-armed bandit with optimal distribution free and distribution dependent bounds (for a specific family of parameters). The performances of this algorithm (as well as another one motivated by the conjectured optimal bound) are evaluated empirically. A similar analysis is provided with full information, to serve as a benchmark.

🌉 Interdisciplinary Bridge — Machine Learning and Mathematics & Optimization
🧭 Keyword Pioneer — distribution free bound
🐣 Hot Topic Early Bird — multi-armed bandit
🐝 Cross-Pollinator — Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science & Analytics, Deep Learning, Interdisciplinary, Knowledge & Reasoning, Machine Learning, Mathematics & Optimization, Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Robotics, Security & Privacy