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A Hölderian backtracking method for min-max and min-min problems

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  • Bolte, Jérôme
  • Glaudin, Lilian
  • Pauwels, Edouard
  • Serrurier, Matthieu

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We present a new algorithm to solve min-max or min-min problems out of the convex world. We use rigidity assumptions, ubiquitous in learning, making our method applicable to many optimization problems. Our approach takes advantage of hidden regularity properties and allows us to devise a simple algorithm of ridge type. An original feature of our method is to come with automatic step size adaptation which departs from the usual overly cautious backtracking methods. In a general framework, we provide convergence theoretical guarantees and rates. We apply our findings on simple GAN problems obtaining promising numerical results

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  • Bolte, Jérôme & Glaudin, Lilian & Pauwels, Edouard & Serrurier, Matthieu, 2021. "A Hölderian backtracking method for min-max and min-min problems," TSE Working Papers 21-1243, Toulouse School of Economics (TSE).
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