The field of causal inference and explainability is rapidly evolving, with a focus on developing more robust and interpretable methods for understanding complex systems. Recent research has highlighted the importance of considering uncertainty and chaos in causal modeling, as well as the need for more nuanced definitions of causality and trigger events. Innovations in counterfactual explanations, such as the use of uncertainty quantification and model-agnostic approaches, are improving the accuracy and reliability of these methods. Furthermore, advancements in causal graph analysis and Bayesian causal learning are enabling researchers to better identify causal effects and make more informed decisions. Noteworthy papers include: MASCOTS, which introduces a model-agnostic method for generating counterfactual explanations for time series data. The paper 'When Counterfactual Reasoning Fails: Chaos and Real-World Complexity' highlights the limitations of counterfactual reasoning in chaotic systems. The paper 'Improving Counterfactual Truthfulness for Molecular Property Prediction through Uncertainty Quantification' demonstrates the importance of integrating uncertainty estimation into explainability methods.
Advancements in Causal Inference and Explainability
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MASCOTS: Model-Agnostic Symbolic COunterfactual explanations for Time Series
Partial Transportability for Domain Generalization
When Counterfactual Reasoning Fails: Chaos and Real-World Complexity
Causal Models for Growing Networks
Identifying Macro Causal Effects in C-DMGs
On the Role of Priors in Bayesian Causal Learning
Cause or Trigger? From Philosophy to Causal Modeling
Asymmetric graph alignment and the phase transition for asymmetric tree correlation testing
How Artificial Intelligence Leads to Knowledge Why: An Inquiry Inspired by Aristotle's Posterior Analytics
Improving Counterfactual Truthfulness for Molecular Property Prediction through Uncertainty Quantification