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Dr. Aiko Tanaka

September 19, 2025

Neural Architecture Search: Automated Machine Learning Design

Machine Learning Optimization AI Research

What is NAS?

Neural Architecture Search (NAS) automates the design of deep learning models, replacing manual design with algorithms that search through millions of possible network configurations.

The Traditional Approach

Traditional vs Modern

Manual neural network design requires extensive domain expertise and iterative experimentation. This process is time-consuming and often suboptimal for modern hardware constraints.

Traditional vs NAS comparison

Key Innovations

Reinforcement Learning

Using RL agents to explore the search space efficiently while maintaining diversity in discovered architectures.

Differentiable Search

Gradient-based methods that enable continuous relaxation of discrete architecture choices for faster optimization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is NAS important?

Are NAS models production-ready?