AI product & model operations · Working

Interpretability

Also called: model interpretability

ELI5

How understandable the model itself is.

Used in conversation

“A simpler model may offer better interpretability.”

Definition

The extent to which a model's operation or relationship between inputs and outputs can be understood.

Here “Interpretability” means: The extent to which a model's operation or relationship between inputs and outputs can be understood.

Pitch context

You will see “Interpretability” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches ai product & model operations.

Why it matters: In ai product & model operations, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.

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