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Why sparse implicit feedback is difficult

A draft explanation of why implicit-feedback recommendation is challenging when most user-item pairs are unobserved.

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Working outline

  • Observed interactions are positive but incomplete.
  • Missing interactions are not the same as dislike.
  • Sampling decisions change the learning signal.
  • Evaluation must be interpreted with care.

Notes to add

To be added: examples, diagrams if useful, and references.