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machine learning governance

/məˌʃiːn ˈlɜː.nɪŋ ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/
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noun

The rules, checks, and decision-making used to control how machine learning systems are built and used. It helps make sure the systems are safe, fair, legal, and responsible.

  • Our company added machine learning governance last year.
  • Good machine learning governance reduces risk and bias.
  • The board asked for stronger machine learning governance.

Adinary Nuance

Machine learning governance is broader than machine learning management. Management is about day-to-day running, while governance is about rules, oversight, and accountability. It is also different from regulation: regulation comes from outside, but governance can be internal to a company or institution.

In other languages

Vietnamese
quản trị học máy
Spanish
gobernanza del aprendizaje automático
Chinese
机器学习治理
Japanese
機械学習ガバナンス
Korean
머신러닝 거버넌스

Etymology

This phrase combines machine learning, which became common in the late 20th century, with governance, from Latin via Old French. In English, it became important in the 2010s with wider AI use.

Common phrases

machine learning governance frameworkmachine learning governance policystrong governancegovernance and compliance

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Frequently asked questions

Is machine learning governance the same as AI governance?
Not exactly. AI governance is broader, while machine learning governance focuses on machine learning systems.
Is this phrase formal?
Yes. It is mainly used in business, policy, and academic writing.
How do I use machine learning governance in a sentence?
You can say, 'We need machine learning governance before launch.'