Unwrapping All ReLU Networks
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Abstract (arXiv)
Deep ReLU Networks can be decomposed into a collection of linear models, each defined in a region of a partition of the input space. This paper provides three results extending this theory. First, we extend this linear decompositions to Graph Neural networks and tensor convolutional networks, as well as networks with multiplicative interactions. Second, we provide proofs that neural networks can be understood as interpretable models such as Multivariate Decision trees and logical theories. Finally, we show how this model leads to computing cheap and exact SHAP values. We validate the theory through experiments with on Graph Neural Networks.
Key facts. Cited by 4 papers in the map (data through 7 Oct 2026). Builds on 6 of its 11 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 16 May 2023.
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- 2016Semi-Supervised Classification with Graph Convolutional Networkscited by 11,282
- 2017A Unified Approach to Interpreting Model Predictionscited by 6,488
- 2014On the Number of Linear Regions of Deep Neural Networkscited by 378
- 2020Unwrapping The Black Box of Deep ReLU Networks: Interpretability, Diagnostics, and Simplificationcited by 32
- 2022Neural Networks are Decision Treescited by 16
- 2023Towards Rigorous Understanding of Neural Networks via Semantics-preserving Transformationscited by 3
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Citing papers per year: 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 1.
4 papers.
- 2023Revisiting Long-term Time Series Forecasting: An Investigation on Linear Mappingcited by 11
- 2023Any Deep ReLU Network is Shallowcited by 6
- 2024The Topos of Transformer Networkscited by 1
- 2025Pathwise Explanation of ReLU Neural Networkscited by 0
- 2025Pathwise Explanation of ReLU Neural Networks22 Jun 2025
- 2024The Topos of Transformer Networks27 Mar 2024
- 2023Any Deep ReLU Network is Shallow20 Jun 2023
- 2023Revisiting Long-term Time Series Forecasting: An Investigation on Linear Mapping18 May 2023