Explainable AI (XAI) aims to develop techniques that increase the transparency and comprehensibility of AI systems. XAI is important as it allows users to understand the reasoning and logic behind AI algorithms' decisions, restoring trust and confidence. Some key methods for explainable AI include SHAP, LIME, partial dependence plots, and anchors, which provide global or local interpretations of models to explain their outputs.

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What is explainable AI?
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become deeply ingrained in our daily lives, highlighting the
substantial interest and reliance on AI technologies. However, despite our dependence on
AI, we often find ourselves questioning the decisions made by algorithms in certain
situations. Why does a specific algorithm produce a particular outcome? Why does it not
consider alternative options? These questions highlight one of the major challenges
associated with AI – the lack of explainability, especially in popular algorithms like deep
learning neural networks. The absence of explainability hampers our ability to rely on AI
systems fully. We need computer systems that not just perform as expected but also
transparently explain their decisions.
This lack of explainability causes organizations to hesitate to rely on AI for important
decision-making processes. In essence, AI algorithms function as “black boxes,” making
their internal workings inaccessible for scrutiny. However, without the ability to explain and
justify decisions, AI systems fail to gain our complete trust and hinder tapping into their full
potential. This lack of explainability also poses risks, particularly in sectors such as
healthcare, where critical life-dependent decisions are involved.
Explainable AI (XAI) stands to address all these challenges and focuses on developing
methods and techniques that bring transparency and comprehensibility to AI systems. Its
primary objective is to empower users with a clear understanding of the reasoning and logic

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behind AI algorithms’ decisions. By unveiling the “black box” and demystifying the decision-
making processes of AI, XAI aims to restore trust and confidence in these systems. As per
reports by Grand View Research, the explainable AI market is projected to grow significantly,
with an estimated value of USD 21.06 billion by 2030. It is expected to exhibit a compound
annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.0% from 2023 to 2030. These stats explain the growing
popularity of XAI in the ever-growing AI space.
In this article, we delve into the importance of explainability in AI systems and the emergence
of explainable artificial intelligence to address transparency challenges. Join us as we
explore the methods and techniques to enhance and restore trust and confidence in AI.
What is explainable AI?
The AI black box concept
Why is explainability important in AI?
Explainable models
Explainability approaches in AI
Important explainability techniques
Explainability vs. interpretability in AI
Principles of explainable AI
Explainable AI use cases
Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) refers to a collection of processes and techniques that
enable humans to comprehend and trust the outcomes generated by machine learning
algorithms. It encompasses methods for describing AI models, their anticipated impact, and
potential biases. Explainable AI aims to assess model accuracy, fairness, transparency, and
the results obtained through AI-powered decision-making. Establishing trust and confidence
within an organization when deploying AI models is critical. Furthermore, AI explainability
facilitates adopting a responsible approach to AI development.
As AI progresses, humans face challenges in comprehending and retracing the steps taken
by an algorithm to reach a particular outcome. It is commonly known as a “black box,” which
means interpreting how an algorithm reached a particular decision is impossible. Even the
engineers or data scientists who create an algorithm cannot fully understand or explain the
specific mechanisms that lead to a given result.
Understanding how an AI-enabled system arrives at a particular output has numerous
advantages. Explainability assists developers in ensuring that the system functions as
intended, satisfies regulatory requirements, and enables individuals impacted by a decision
to modify the outcome when necessary.
The AI black box concept

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In machine learning, a “black box” refers to a model or algorithm that produces outputs
without providing clear insights into how those outputs were derived. It essentially means
that the internal workings of the model are not easily interpretable or explainable to humans.
AI black box model focuses primarily on the input and output relationship without explicit
visibility into the intermediate steps or decision-making processes. The model takes in data
as input and generates predictions as output, but the steps and transformations that occur
within the model are not readily understandable.
Understanding how the model came to a specific conclusion or forecast may be difficult due
to this lack of transparency. While black box models can often achieve high accuracy, they
may raise concerns regarding trust, fairness, accountability, and potential biases. This is
particularly relevant in sensitive domains requiring explanations, such as healthcare, finance,
or legal applications.
Explainable AI techniques aim to address the AI black-box nature of certain models by
providing methods for interpreting and understanding their internal processes. These
techniques strive to make machine learning models more transparent, accountable, and
understandable to humans, enabling better trust, interpretability, and explainability.
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Why is explainability important in AI?
These are five important reasons why machine learning (ML) explainability, or explainable AI,
is important:
Accountability
ML models can make incorrect or unexpected decisions, and understanding the factors that
led to those decisions is crucial for avoiding similar issues in the future. With explainable AI,
organizations can identify the root causes of failures and assign responsibility appropriately,
enabling them to take corrective actions and prevent future mistakes.
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Trust is vital, especially in high-risk domains such as healthcare and finance. For ML
solutions to be trusted, stakeholders need a comprehensive understanding of how the model
functions and the reasoning behind its decisions. Explainable AI provides the necessary
transparency and evidence to build trust and alleviate skepticism among domain experts and
end-users.
Compliance
Model explainability is essential for compliance with various regulations, policies, and
standards. For instance, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mandates
meaningful information disclosure about automated decision-making processes. Similar
regulations are being established worldwide. Explainable AI enables organizations to meet
these requirements by providing clear insights into the logic, significance, and consequences
of ML-based decisions.
Performance
Explainability can lead to performance improvements. When data scientists deeply
understand how their models work, they can identify areas for fine-tuning and optimization.
Knowing which aspects of the model contribute most to its performance, they can make
informed adjustments and enhance overall efficiency and accuracy.
Enhanced control
Understanding the decision-making process of ML models uncovers potential vulnerabilities
and flaws that might otherwise go unnoticed. By gaining insights into these weaknesses,
organizations can exercise better control over their models. The ability to identify and correct
mistakes, even in low-risk situations, can have cumulative benefits when applied across all
ML models in production.
By addressing these five reasons, ML explainability through XAI fosters better governance,
collaboration, and decision-making, ultimately leading to improved business outcomes.
Explainable models
Some models in machine learning possess characteristics of explainability. Let’s discuss the
models:
Linear models
Linear models, such as linear regression and Support Vector Machines (SVMs) with linear
kernels, are inherently interpretable. They follow the principle of linearity, where changes in
input features have a proportional effect on the output. The equation y = mx + c exemplifies

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this simplicity, making it easy to understand and explain the relationship between the
features and the outcome.
Decision tree algorithms
Decision tree models learn simple decision rules from training data, which can be easily
visualized as a tree-like structure. Each internal node represents a decision based on a
feature, and each leaf node represents the outcome. Following the decision path, one can
understand how the model arrived at its prediction.
Generalized Additive Models (GAM)
GAMs capture linear and nonlinear relationships between the predictive variables and the
response variable using smooth functions. They extend generalized linear models by
incorporating these smooth functions. GAMs can be explained by understanding the
contribution of each variable to the output, as they have an addictive nature.
Although these explainable models are transparent and simple to comprehend, it’s important
to remember that their simplicity may restrict their ability to indicate the complexity of some
real-world problems.
Additional techniques and tools are required to make them explainable for more complex
models like neural networks. There are two main approaches to achieving explainability for
complex models:
1. Model-agnostic approach: Regardless of complexity, model-agnostic techniques/tools
can be employed in any machine learning model. These methods typically analyze the
relationship between input features and output predictions. One popular example is
Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations (LIME), which provide explanations by
approximating the model locally around specific instances.
2. Model-specific approach: Model-specific techniques/tools are tailored to a particular
type of model or a group of models. These approaches leverage the specific
characteristics and functions of the model to provide explanations. For example, tree
interpreters can be used to understand decision trees or random forests.
It’s important to select the most appropriate approach based on the model’s complexity and
the desired level of explainability required in a given context.
Explainability Approaches in AI
Explainability approaches in AI are broadly categorized into global and local approaches.
Global interpretations

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Global interpretability in AI aims to understand how a model makes predictions and the
impact of different features on decision-making. It involves analyzing interactions between
variables and features across the entire dataset. We can gain insights into the model’s
behavior and decision process by examining feature importance and subsets. However,
understanding the model’s structure, assumptions, and constraints is crucial for a
comprehensive global interpretation.
Local interpretations
Local interpretability in AI is about understanding why a model made specific decisions for
individual or group instances. It overlooks the model’s fundamental structure and
assumptions and treats it like AI black box. For a single instance, local interpretability
focuses on analyzing a small region in the feature space surrounding that instance to explain
the model’s decision. Local interpretations can provide more accurate explanations, as the
data distribution and feature space behavior may differ from the global perspective. The
Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanation (LIME) framework is useful for model-
agnostic local interpretation. By combining global and local interpretations, we can better
explain the model’s decisions for a group of instances.
Important explainability techniques
Some of the most common explainability techniques are discussed below:
Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP)
SHAP is a visualization tool that enhances the explainability of machine learning models by
visualizing their output. It utilizes game theory and Shapley values to attribute credit for a
model’s prediction to each feature or feature value.
The core concept of SHAP lies in its utilization of Shapley values, which enable optimal
credit allocation and local explanations. These values determine how the contribution should
be distributed accurately among the features, enhancing the interpretability of the model’s
predictions. This enables data science professionals to understand the model’s decision-
making process and identify the most influential features. One of the key advantages of
SHAP is its model neutrality, allowing it to be applied to any machine-learning model. It also
produces consistent explanations and handles complex model behaviors like feature
interactions.
Overall, SHAP is widely used in data science to explain predictions in a human-
understandable manner, regardless of the model structure, ensuring reliable and insightful
explanations for decision-making. It can be used both globally and locally.
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LIME is a method for locally interpreting AI black-box machine learning model predictions. It
creates a transparent model around the decision space of the black-box model’s predictions.
LIME generates synthetic data by perturbing individual data points and trains a glass-box
model on this data to approximate the behavior of the black-box model. By analyzing the
glass-box model, LIME provides insights into how specific features influence predictions for
individual instances. It focuses on explaining local decisions rather than providing a global
interpretation of the entire model.
Partial Dependence Plot (PDP or PD plot)
A PDP is a visual tool used to understand the impact of one or two features on the predicted
outcome of a machine-learning model. It illustrates whether the relationship between the
target variable and a particular feature is linear, monotonic, or more complex.
PDP provides a relatively quick and efficient method for interpretability compared to other
perturbation-based approaches. In other words, PDP may not accurately capture interactions
between features, leading to potential misinterpretations. Furthermore, PDP is applied
globally, providing insights into the overall relationship between features and predictions. It
does not offer a localized interpretation for specific instances or observations within the
dataset.
Morris sensitivity analysis
The Morris method is a global sensitivity analysis that examines the importance of individual
inputs in a model. It follows a one-step-at-a-time approach, where only one input is varied
while keeping others fixed at a specific level. This discretized adjustment of input values
allows for faster analysis as fewer model executions are required.
The Morris method is particularly useful for screening purposes, as it helps identify which
inputs significantly impact the model’s output and are worthy of further analysis. However, it
must be noted that the Morris method does not capture non-linearities and interactions
between inputs. It may not provide detailed insights into complex relationships and
dependencies within the model.
Like other global sensitivity analysis techniques, the Morris method provides a global
perspective on input importance. It evaluates the overall effect of inputs on the model’s
output and does not offer localized or individualized interpretations for specific instances or
observations.
Accumulated Local Effects (ALE)
ALE is a method used to calculate feature effects in machine learning models. It offers global
explanations for both classification and regression models on tabular data. It overcomes
certain limitations of Partial Dependence Plots, another popular interpretability method. ALE

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does not assume independence between features, allowing it to accurately capture
interactions and nonlinear relationships.
Only on a global scale can ALE be applied, and it provides a thorough picture of how each
attribute and the model’s predictions connect throughout the entire dataset. It does not offer
localized or individualized explanations for specific instances or observations within the data.
ALE’s strength lies in providing comprehensive insights into feature effects on a global scale,
helping analysts identify important variables and their impact on the model’s output.
Anchors
Anchors are an approach used to explain the behavior of complex models by establishing
high-precision rules. These anchors serve as locally sufficient conditions that guarantee a
specific prediction with high confidence.
Unlike global interpretation methods, anchors are specifically designed to be applied locally.
They focus on explaining the model’s decision-making process for individual instances or
observations within the dataset. By identifying the key features and conditions that lead to a
particular prediction, anchors provide precise and interpretable explanations at a local level.
The nature of anchors allows for a more granular understanding of how the model arrives at
its predictions. It enables analysts to gain insights into the specific factors influencing a
decision in a given context, facilitating transparency and trust in the model’s outcomes.
Contrastive Explanation Method (CEM)
The Contrastive Explanation Method (CEM) is a local interpretability technique for
classification models. It generates instance-based explanations regarding Pertinent Positives
(PP) and Pertinent Negatives (PN). PP identifies the minimal and sufficient features present
to justify a classification, while PN highlights the minimal and necessary features absent for a
complete explanation. CEM helps understand why a model made a specific prediction for a
particular instance, offering insights into positive and negative contributing factors. It focuses
on providing detailed explanations at a local level rather than globally.
Global Interpretation via Recursive Partitioning (GIRP)
GIRP is a method that interprets machine learning models globally by generating a compact
binary tree of important decision rules. It uses a contribution matrix of input variables to
identify key variables and their impact on predictions. Unlike local methods, GIRP provides a
comprehensive understanding of the model’s behavior across the dataset. It helps uncover
the primary factors driving model outcomes, promoting transparency and trust.
Scalable Bayesian Rule Lists (SBRL)

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Scalable Bayesian Rule Lists (SBRL) is a machine learning technique that learns decision
rule lists from data. These rule lists have a logical structure, similar to decision lists or one-
sided decision trees, consisting of a sequence of IF-THEN rules. SBRL can be used for both
global and local interpretability. On a global level, it identifies decision rules that apply to the
entire dataset, providing insights into overall model behavior. On a local level, it generates
rule lists for specific instances or subsets of data, enabling interpretable explanations at a
more granular level. SBRL offers flexibility in understanding the model’s behavior and
promotes transparency and trust.
Tree surrogates
Tree surrogates are interpretable models trained to approximate the predictions of black-box
models. They provide insights into the behavior of the AI black-box model by interpreting the
surrogate model. This allows us to draw conclusions and gain understanding. Tree
surrogates can be used globally to analyze overall model behavior and locally to examine
specific instances. This dual functionality enables both comprehensive and specific
interpretability of the black-box model.
Explainable Boosting Machine (EBM)
EBM is an interpretable model developed at Microsoft Research. It revitalizes traditional
GAMs by incorporating modern machine-learning techniques like bagging, gradient boosting,
and automatic interaction detection. The Explainable Boosting Machine (EBM) is a
generalized additive model with automatic interaction detection, utilizing tree-based cyclic
gradient boosting. EBMs offer interpretability while maintaining accuracy comparable to the
AI black box models. Although EBMs may have longer training times than other modern
algorithms, they are highly efficient and compact during prediction.
Supersparse Linear Integer Model (SLIM)
SLIM is an optimization approach that addresses the trade-off between accuracy and
sparsity in predictive modeling. It uses integer programming to find a solution that minimizes
the prediction error (0-1 loss) and the complexity of the model (l0-seminorm). SLIM achieves
sparsity by restricting the model’s coefficients to a small set of co-prime integers. This
technique is particularly valuable in medical screening, where creating data-driven scoring
systems can help identify and prioritize relevant factors for accurate predictions.
Reverse Time Attention Model (RETAIN)
RETAIN model is a predictive model designed to analyze Electronic Health Records (EHR)
data. It utilizes a two-level neural attention mechanism to identify important past visits and
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mimics the chronological thinking of physicians by processing the EHR data in reverse time
order, giving more emphasis to recent clinical visits. The model is applied to predict heart
failure by analyzing longitudinal data on diagnoses and medications.
Explainability vs. interpretability in AI
Regarding AI/ML methods, interpretability and explainability are often used interchangeably.
To assist organizations in selecting the best AI/ML strategy for their unique use case, it is
crucial to distinguish between the two. Let’s compare and see the difference:
Interpretability can be defined as the extent to which a business desires transparency and a
comprehensive understanding of why and how a model generates predictions. Achieving
interpretability involves examining the internal mechanics of the AI/ML method, such as
analyzing the model’s weights and features to determine its output. In essence,
interpretability involves interpreting the model to gain insights into its decision-making
process.
For instance, an economist is constructing a multivariate regression model to predict inflation
rates. The economist can quantify the expected output for different data samples by
examining the estimated parameters of the model’s variables. In this scenario, the economist
has full transparency and can precisely explain the model’s behavior, understanding the
“why” and “how” behind its predictions.
However, high interpretability often comes at the expense of performance. When a company
aims to achieve optimal performance while maintaining a general understanding of the
model’s behavior, model explainability becomes increasingly important.
Explainability refers to the process of describing the behavior of an ML model in human-
understandable terms. When dealing with complex models, it is often challenging to fully
comprehend how and why the internal mechanics of the model influence its predictions.
However, it is possible to uncover relationships between input data attributes and model
outputs using model-agnostic methods like partial dependence plots, Shapley Additive
Explanations (SHAP), or surrogate models. This enables us to explain the nature and
behavior of the AI/ML model, even without a deep understanding of its internal workings.
For instance, consider a news media outlet that employs a neural network to assign
categories to various articles. Although the model’s inner workings may not be fully
interpretable, the outlet can adopt a model-agnostic approach to assess how the input article
data relates to the model’s predictions. Through this approach, they may discover that the
model assigns the sports category to business articles that mention sports organizations.
While the news outlet may not completely understand the model’s internal mechanisms, they
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When embarking on an AI/ML project, it is essential to consider whether interpretability is
required. Model explainability can be applied in any AI/ML use case, but if a detailed level of
transparency is necessary, the selection of AI/ML methods becomes more limited.
When dealing with large datasets related to images or text, neural networks often perform
well. In such cases, where complex methods are necessary to maximize performance, data
scientists may focus on model explainability rather than interpretability.
Interpretability Explainability
Definition Interpretability refers to model that
are inherently interpretable like
small decision tree or linear model
with a small no. of input variable.
Explainability refers to the process
of applying a method that models
the output of a more complex model
after training of a complex model.
Method It examines inner mechanics,
model weights and features.
It uses model agnostic methods like
PDP, surrogate tree etc.
Transparency It is more transparent since
interpretability provides
comprehensive understanding of
“why” and “how” a model
generates prediction.
It provides general understanding of
models behaviour in human-
understandable terms.
Principles of explainable AI
Four principles guide explainable AI. The first principle states that a system must provide
explanations to be considered explainable. The other three principles revolve around the
qualities of those explanations, emphasizing correctness, informativeness, and intelligibility.
These principles form the foundation for achieving meaningful and accurate explanations,
which can vary in execution based on the system and its context. Let’s discuss them one by
one.
Explanation
The explanation principle states that an explainable AI system should provide evidence,
support, or reasoning about its outcomes or processes. However, the principle doesn’t
guarantee the explanation’s correctness, informativeness, or intelligibility. The meaningful
and explanation accuracy principles address these factors. The execution and embedding of
explanations can vary depending on the system and scenario, allowing for flexibility. To
accommodate diverse applications, a broad definition of an explanation is adopted. In
essence, the principle emphasizes providing evidence and reasoning while acknowledging
the variability in explanation methods.
Meaningfulness

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The meaningful principle in explainable AI emphasizes that an explanation should be
understood by its intended recipient. Commonalities across explanations can enhance their
meaningfulness. For instance, explaining why a system behaved a certain way is often more
understandable than explaining why it did not behave in a particular manner. Individual
preferences for a “good” explanation vary, and developers must consider the intended
audience and their information needs. Prior knowledge, experiences, and psychological
differences influence what individuals find important or relevant in an explanation. The
concept of meaningfulness also evolves as people gain experience with a task or system.
Different groups may have different expectations from explanations based on their roles or
relationships to the system. It is crucial to understand the audience’s needs, level of
expertise, and the relevance of the question or query to meet the meaningful principle.
Measuring meaningfulness is an ongoing challenge, requiring adaptable measurement
protocols for different audiences. However, appreciating the context of an explanation
supports the ability to assess its quality. By scoping these factors, the execution of
explanations can align with goals and be meaningful to recipients.
Explanation accuracy
The explanation and meaningful principles focus on producing intelligible explanations for the
intended audience without requiring a correct reflection of the system’s underlying
processes. The explanation accuracy principle introduces the concept of integrity in
explanations. It is distinct from decision accuracy, which pertains to the correctness of the
system’s judgments. Regardless of decision accuracy, an explanation may not accurately
describe how the system arrived at its conclusion or action. While established metrics exist
for decision accuracy, researchers are still developing performance metrics for explanation
accuracy.
Furthermore, the level of detail in an explanation needs to be considered. Simple
explanations may be sufficient for certain audiences or purposes, focusing on critical points
or providing high-level reasoning. Such explanations may lack the nuances required to
characterize the system’s process fully. However, these nuances may be meaningful to
specific audiences, such as system experts. This mirrors how humans explain complex
topics, adapting the level of detail based on the recipient’s background.
There is a delicate balance between the accuracy and meaningfulness of explanations. This
means providing a detailed explanation can accurately represent the inner workings of the AI
system, but it might not be easily understandable for all audiences. On the other hand, a
concise and simplified explanation can be more accessible, but it may not capture the full
complexity of the system. This principle acknowledges the need for flexibility in determining
accuracy metrics for explanations, taking into account the trade-off between accuracy and
accessibility. It highlights the importance of finding a middle ground that ensures both
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Knowledge limits
The knowledge limits principle acknowledges that AI systems operate within specific
boundaries of design and knowledge. It emphasizes the need for systems to identify cases
not designed or approved to operate or where their answers may be unreliable. According to
this principle, systems avoid providing inappropriate or misleading judgments by declaring
knowledge limits. This practice increases trust by preventing potentially dangerous or unjust
outputs.
There are two ways in which a system can encounter its knowledge limits. Firstly, when the
operation or query falls outside the system’s domain, it can appropriately respond by
indicating its inability to provide an answer. For instance, a bird classification system with an
image of an apple would recognize the input as non-bird-related and indicate its inability to
respond. This serves as both an answer and an explanation. Secondly, a system may have a
confidence threshold, and if the confidence in the most likely answer falls below that
threshold, it can acknowledge the limitation. For instance, if a blurry image of a bird is
submitted, the system may recognize the bird’s presence but identify the image quality as
too low to determine its species. An example output could be: “I found a bird in the image,
but the image quality is too low to identify it.”
Explanation
Delivers or contains accompanying evidence or reason(s) for
output and/or processes
Meaningful
System provides
explanations that are
understandable to
the intended
consumer(s)
Explanation
Accuracy
Explanation correctly
reflects the reason
for generating the
output and/or
accurately reflects
the system’s process
Knowledge Limits
System only operates
under conditions
for which it was
designed and when
it reaches
sufficient confidence
in its output
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Explainable AI use cases
There are various use cases of explainable AI, some of which are discussed below:
Healthcare

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The potential benefits of AI in healthcare are significant, but the risks associated with an
untrustworthy AI system are even higher. AI models play a crucial role in critical disease
classification and medical imaging, and their decisions have far-reaching consequences. An
AI system that predicts and explains its conclusions is immensely valuable in healthcare.
BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)
Explainable AI can impact the BFSI industry, particularly in credit risk assessment and
premium estimation. While AI has been widely adopted for these tasks, data misuse and
regulatory compliance concerns have arisen. Regulations like the GDPR highlight the need
for explanations in automated decision-making processes. Explainable AI systems that offer
superior results and understandable explanations build trust and meet regulatory
requirements, facilitating the wider adoption of AI solutions in the BFSI industry. Explaining
decisions about loan approvals, insurance premiums, and stock trading suggestions is
crucial due to the high financial stakes involved.
Automobiles
Autonomous driving is the future of the automobile industry, but ensuring safety is
paramount. One wrong move by a self-driving car can have severe consequences.
Explainability is crucial in understanding the capabilities and limitations of autonomous
driving systems before deployment. It is essential to assess, explain, and address
shortcomings in driving assistance features, such as auto-pilot or braking assistance. XAI
plays a key role in identifying biases and improving the reliability and safety of autonomous
vehicles.
Judicial System
AI systems are increasingly used in decision-making within the judicial process, particularly
in Western countries. However, there is a concern about inherent biases in these systems.
Fairness is crucial in AI applications that determine outcomes like granting speech based on
the probability of repeat offenses. Explainable AI is necessary to ensure transparency and
accountability, providing explanations for the decisions made by AI systems in the judicial
system to safeguard the rights and liberties of individuals.
Endnote
Explainable AI is vital in addressing the challenges and concerns of adopting artificial
intelligence in various domains. It offers transparency, trust, accountability, compliance,
performance improvement, and enhanced control over AI systems. While simpler models like
linear models, decision trees, and generalized additive models inherently possess
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additional techniques and tools to make them explainable. Model-agnostic and model-
specific approaches enable us to understand and interpret the decisions made by complex
models, ensuring transparency and comprehensibility.
Explainable AI empowers stakeholders, builds trust, and encourages wider adoption of AI
systems by explaining decisions. It mitigates the risks of unexplainable black-box models,
enhances reliability, and promotes the responsible use of AI. Integrating explainability
techniques ensures transparency, fairness, and accountability in our AI-driven world.
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