It's Time for AI to Explain Itself

First published on Aug. 10, 2021, on Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Enterprise.nxt, publishing insights about the future of technology. AI models get more accurate all the time, but even the data scientists who built them can't explain why -- and that's a problem. AI-driven algorithms are now a daily part of nearly everyone's lives. We've all grown used to machines suggesting a new series to binge on Netflix, another person to follow on Facebook, or the next thing we need to order from Amazon. They're also driving far more important decisions, like what stocks to invest in, which medical procedures to consider, or whether you qualify for a mortgage.