Summary of The Clever Hans Effect in Unsupervised Learning, by Jacob Kauffmann et al.
The Clever Hans Effect in Unsupervised Learning
by Jacob Kauffmann, Jonas Dippel, Lukas Ruff, Wojciech Samek, Klaus-Robert Müller, Grégoire Montavon
First submitted to arxiv on: 15 Aug 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI); Machine Learning (stat.ML)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper examines the unsupervised learning process in AI systems, specifically foundation models that are critical for various downstream applications. It is crucial to evaluate these models not only for accuracy but also to ensure that their predictions are based on sound reasoning and not “right for the wrong reasons,” known as the Clever Hans (CH) effect. The authors use Explainable AI techniques to demonstrate the prevalence of CH effects in unsupervised learning, providing both empirical findings and theoretical insights that highlight inductive biases in the machine as a primary source of these effects. The study’s conclusions shed light on the unexplored risks associated with practical applications of unsupervised learning, offering suggestions for making it more robust. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Unsupervised learning is a crucial part of AI systems. It helps create representations that are used in many different applications. But we need to make sure these representations are accurate and not just lucky guesses. This paper shows that “lucky guesses” happen a lot when using unsupervised learning, something called the Clever Hans effect. The authors use special techniques to understand this problem better and find out what causes it. They show that the AI machine itself is often the reason for these mistakes. Overall, the study helps us understand the risks of using unsupervised learning and suggests ways to make it more reliable. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Unsupervised
