The Role of TCS in Modern Machine Learning

This 4-day workshop will mark the journey of learning theory from the fringes of TCS to a core topic distinguished by its many mutually rewarding interactions with other areas. It will highlight recent developments and current challenges including emerging paradigms in theoretical machine learning and the impact of techniques developed in learning theory on the theory of computing. The schedule will include discussions on trends in ML and opportunities for theory in the future of effective and safe ML. The workshop will offer an occasion to celebrate the birthday of Avrim Blum, who served as a co-director of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Simons Institute.