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Approximation Algorithms for Stochastic Clustering

Abstract

We consider stochastic settings for clustering, and develop provably-good approximation algorithms for a number of these notions. These algorithms yield better approximation ratios compared to the usual deterministic clustering setting. Additionally, they offer a number of advantages including clustering which is fairer and has better long-term behavior for each user. In particular, they ensure that every user is guaranteed to get good service (on average). We also complement some of these with impossibility results. [abs] [ pdf ][ bib ] © JMLR 2019. (edit, beta)

🌉 Interdisciplinary Bridge — Machine Learning and Mathematics & Optimization
🧭 Keyword Pioneer — stochastic clustering
🐣 Hot Topic Early Bird — combinatorial optimization
🐝 Cross-Pollinator — Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Data Science & Analytics, Deep Learning, Healthcare & Medicine, Knowledge & Reasoning, Machine Learning, Mathematics & Optimization, Reinforcement Learning