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Explainable AI (XAI)

Explainable AI (XAI) refers to methods and techniques that allow human users to understand the output of AI algorithms. As AI models become more complex and opaque ('black boxes'), XAI aims to make their decisions transparent and interpretable. This helps build trust, allows for debugging, and ensures compliance with ethical and regulatory standards by showing why a model made a particular prediction.

In plain terms

Explainable AI is like an instruction manual that clarifies how a complex machine works, rather than just telling you its result.

Why it matters

XAI is vital for building trust in AI systems and ensuring their ethical deployment, especially in critical applications where understanding the 'why' behind a decision is paramount.

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