mlsanityData to 14 Oct 2026

Switch-Based Multi-Part Neural Network

arXiv 2504.18241 ↗First posted 25 Apr 2025cs.NE cs.LGcited by 0

Not on the map. Why?

Abstract (arXiv)

This paper introduces decentralized and modular neural network framework designed to enhance the scalability, interpretability, and performance of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. At the heart of this framework is a dynamic switch mechanism that governs the selective activation and training of individual neurons based on input characteristics, allowing neurons to specialize in distinct segments of the data domain. This approach enables neurons to learn from disjoint subsets of data, mimicking biological brain function by promoting task specialization and improving the interpretability of neural network behavior. Furthermore, the paper explores the application of federated learning and decentralized training for real-world AI deployments, particularly in edge computing and distributed environments. By simulating localized training on non-overlapping data subsets, we demonstrate how modular networks can be efficiently trained and evaluated. The proposed framework also addresses scalability, enabling AI systems to handle large datasets and distributed processing while preserving model transparency and interpretability. Finally, we discuss the potential of this approach in advancing the design of scalable, privacy-preserving, and efficient AI systems for diverse applications.

Key facts. No citing papers in the map yet (data through 14 Oct 2026). Builds on 8 of its 9 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 25 Apr 2025.

Builds on

8 of 9 references.

References · 8

  1. 2016Communication-Efficient Learning of Deep Networks from Decentralized Datacited by 7,669
  2. 2021Switch Transformers: Scaling to Trillion Parameter Models with Simple and Efficient Sparsitycited by 3,073
  3. 2019Federated Learning: Challenges, Methods, and Future Directionscited by 1,538
  4. 2021Sparsity in Deep Learning: Pruning and growth for efficient inference and training in neural networkscited by 527
  5. 2015Conditional Computation in Neural Networks for faster modelscited by 167
  6. 2017Hard Mixtures of Experts for Large Scale Weakly Supervised Visioncited by 67
  7. 2018Modular Networks: Learning to Decompose Neural Computationcited by 62
  8. 2019A Brain-inspired Algorithm for Training Highly Sparse Neural Networkscited by 8

Built on by

Not cited yet.