Establishing Markov Equivalence in Cyclic Directed Graphs - UAI 2023 Oral Session 3

Explore a groundbreaking 25-minute conference talk from the Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence (UAI) 2023 Oral Session that introduces a novel, efficient procedure for establishing Markov equivalence in cyclic directed graphs. Delve into the work of Tom Claassen and Joris Mooij as they present their research based on the Cyclic Equivalence Theorem (CET) from Thomas Richardson's seminal works on cyclic models. Discover how the authors reframe the CET from an ancestral perspective, leading to a characterization that eliminates the need for explicit d-separation tests and significantly reduces algorithmic complexity. Learn about the potential impact of this conceptually simplified approach on reinvigorating theoretical research in cyclic discovery, particularly in the presence of latent confounders. Access the presentation slides to gain a deeper understanding of this innovative contribution to the field of artificial intelligence and graph theory.