Cooperative evolution of deep neural network structures

Abstract

The technology disclosed relates to evolving a deep neural network based solution to a provided problem. In particular, it relates to providing an improved cooperative evolution technique for deep neural network structures. It includes creating blueprint structures that include a plurality of supermodule structures. The supermodule structures include a plurality of modules. The modules are neural networks. A first loop of evolution executes at the blueprint level. A second loop of evolution executes at the supermodule level. Further, multiple mini-loops of evolution execute at each of the subpopulations of the supermodules. The first loop, the second loop, and the mini-loops execute in parallel.