causal inference
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Delay-corrected Bellman operator + causal attribution for constrained RL contraction proof under unknown stochastic delay [R]
Traditional constrained reinforcement learning falters when consequences are delayed and uncertain, often misattributing blame to actions preceding a violation. To address this, we’ve developed CCPL (Causal Consequence-Penalized Learning), introducing a delay-corrected Bellman operator and an Interventional Consequence Net (ICN) for accurate causal attribution. Our approach allows for contraction proofs even with unknown stochastic delay. While the ICN currently benefits from access to the environment’s structural causal model for pretraining, we welcome contributions and collaboration, particularly from those working in constrained RL or causal inference.
Netflix Open-Sources Agentic Workflow for Causal Inference
Netflix has open-sourced an innovative agentic workflow designed to streamline Observational Causal Inference (OCI). This new system demonstrably reduces the toil associated with causal analysis, empowering data scientists to focus on insights. The agent, given observational data and a user's analysis plan, leverages an actor-critic loop to estimate causality, generate comprehensive reports, and proactively suggest next steps. For deeper insights into agent capabilities, explore our article, "How to Add Skills in Agents using LangChain."
73 NeurIPS workshops, and not a single one on Causality [R]
The absence of causality-focused workshops at NeurIPS 2026, evidenced by the list compiled by Danyal Jafferji, raises a pertinent question: has the field plateaued beyond venues like UAI, AISTATS, and CLeaR? While these remain excellent platforms, the rapid rise of LLMs and agent-based AI appears to have significantly impacted the visibility of several subfields within top-tier conferences. This shift underscores a broader trend in AI research.
Public health academia to industry
Transitioning from public health academia to industry data science requires a strategic approach. Your experience with biostatistics, machine learning, and causal inference – particularly publications in journals like *JAMA Open* – establishes a strong foundation. While SQL proficiency and test-style probability questions are valuable, prioritize demonstrating practical application. Focus on building a portfolio showcasing data manipulation, model deployment, and impactful insights. Consider exploring resources like "A Marc Benioff-backed startup thinks AI can solve the AI deployment problem" for perspectives on current industry challenges and solutions.
Why Your Best Predictive Model Gives the Wrong Treatment Effect
Even the most accurate predictive models can mislead when estimating treatment effects. Relying solely on prediction-driven variable selection often overlooks crucial confounders, leading to inaccurate conclusions about cause and effect. This stems from prediction models optimizing for accuracy, not causal inference. Bayesian Adjustment for Confounding offers a promising approach to mitigate this, systematically accounting for potential confounders.