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Model Training & Adaptation

Decision boundary

The dividing line an AI uses when deciding which group something belongs to.

Example

A prediction system places customers on different sides of a learned cutoff surface.

Why people use it

It helps explain where a small change can switch an AI's chosen category.

What you'll hear

“This case sits close to the dividing line.”

What this means for you

Check stability for cases close to a decision boundary.

Can you control it?

Developer-only

The people building or running the AI choose this setup. An everyday user generally needs their help to change how this part works.

Common questions

Does being near the boundary imply certainty?
Usually not. Small changes can alter the predicted group near a boundary.
Does being far from the line guarantee correctness?
No. The line itself may be a poor fit for the situation.
Can the dividing line be curved?
Yes. Some methods create simple straight divisions, while others produce more complicated shapes.

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