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Poor model accuracy

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Risk Domain

AI systems that fail to perform reliably or effectively under varying conditions, exposing them to errors and failures that can have significant consequences, especially in critical applications or areas that require moral reasoning.

"Poor model accuracy occurs when a model’s performance is insufficient to the task it was designed for. Low accuracy might occur if the model is not correctly engineered, or there are changes to the model’s expected inputs."

Supporting Evidence (1)

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"Inadequate model performance can adversely affect end users and downstream systems that are relying on correct output. In cases where model output is consequential, this might result in societal, reputational, or financial harm."

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