The Shifting Waves of AI: Conquering Concept Drift in Your Model

The Shifting Waves of AI: Conquering Concept Drift in Your Model

AI is transforming the world, but even the most powerful model can stumble if it’s stuck in the past. Enter concept drift, a mischievous phenomenon where the very relationships your model learned suddenly go up in smoke. User habits morph, policies evolve, and environments dance to their tune, leaving your carefully trained predictions stranded in yesterday’s reality.

Imagine a spam filter trained on a diet of old phishing scams, now bewildered by the latest spear-phishing tactics. Or a fraud detector, vigilant against outdated tricks, blindsided by novel financial crimes. These are the perils of concept drift — a dynamic foe that can render even the most impressive AI obsolete.

But fear not, brave data warriors! We have weapons in our arsenal to combat this ever-shifting foe. Let’s dive into the strategies for keeping your AI nimble and relevant:

Embrace the Flux: Instead of clinging to a static model, we need to build adaptive systems that embrace change. Think of it as continuous re-training, where your model is constantly learning and evolving. This can involve incorporating real-time user feedback, leveraging data streams to capture the latest trends, and even proactively detecting potential shifts in the landscape.


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The Shifting Waves of AI: Conquering Concept Drift in Your Model | by Sherif Awad - Head of Digital Strategy @Holcim MEA | Dec, 2023 | Medium

Kajal Singh

HR Operations | Implementation of HRIS systems & Employee Onboarding | HR Policies | Exit Interviews

6mo

Well shared. AI systems are brittle, which leads to their susceptibility to accuracy deterioration. Factors contributing to this include changes in data distribution, biases, incorrect labeling, evolving business goals, regulatory alterations, data drift, and concept drift. Data drift is influenced by the change in the distribution of data due to external factors. Both these factors contribute to model decay, requiring recurrent labeling and pipeline re-execution. For instance, insufficient data variety during training may lead to reduced accuracy in adverse weather conditions, thereby necessitating additional training. Moreover, biases in data collection or governance may require AI professionals to address ethical concerns, thereby leading to potential system overhauls. Similarly, incorrect labeling, altered business goals, or regulatory shifts may prompt re-evaluation and end-to-end updates to the entire AI pipeline. Because of these challenges posed by the dynamic nature, speed, and volume of incoming data, a recent survey reported that 72% of business leaders find that data changes are overwhelming and hinder their decision-making. More about this topic: https://lnkd.in/gPjFMgy7

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Yassine Fatihi 🟪

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Staying ahead of concept drift can help AI models stay relevant and effective. 🚀

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