Ax Kang-Sin Choi 4/3/2026

Learn by Surprise, Commit by Proof

LSCP: Self-gated post-training framework for autonomous knowledge acquisition using self-generated Q&A chains and adaptive learning rates based on model conviction.

Ax Nathan Benjamin, A. Liam Fitzpatrick, Wei Li, Jesse Thaler 4/3/2026

Descending into the Modular Bootstrap

Machine learning optimization applied to solve modular bootstrap equations for exploring 2D conformal field theories.

Ax Neo Christopher Chung, Maxim Laletin 4/3/2026

Regularizing Attention Scores with Bootstrapping

Research on regularizing attention scores in vision transformers using bootstrapping to improve interpretability and reduce noisy attention maps.

Ax Zhehang Du, Weijie Su 4/3/2026

The Newton-Muon Optimizer

New optimizer deriving design principles from Muon, improving LLM training efficiency through surrogate model analysis.

Ax Yiming Fan (The Ohio State University), Jun Yeon Won (The Ohio State University), Ding Zhu (The Ohio State University), Melih Sirlanci (The Ohio State University), Mahdi Khalili (The Ohio State University), Carter Yagemann (The Ohio State University) 4/3/2026

EXHIB: A Benchmark for Realistic and Diverse Evaluation of Function Similarity in the Wild

EXHIB benchmark for binary function similarity detection supporting vulnerability analysis and malware classification.