Disprobabilization

/dɪsˌproʊbəbɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of making something less probable or reducing its likelihood.

Etymology

From dis- (reverse) + probability (from Latin probabilis, worthy of approval or likely) + -ization (a process). This technical term describes making something statistically less likely.

Kelly Says

In machine learning and AI, engineers work on disprobabilization constantly—creating algorithms that reduce the probability of bad outcomes. It's a mouthful, but it describes one of the most important safety challenges in technology.

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