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Challenges in Evaluating Explanation Methods for Static and Evolving Data

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arXiv

arxiv.org/abs/2608.06351v1

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The paper discusses the limitations in evaluating Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) systems, specifically focusing on the DetoxAI image recognition system. It highlights the need for better evaluation methods and adapting explanations to evolving data streams with concept drift.

What the Document Says

  • The paper discusses limitations in Evaluating Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI).
  • It uses DetoxAI image recognition system as an example for bias detection and concept unlearning.
  • A human-grounded evaluation of methods for explaining image classification is presented.
  • The paper explores methods for adapting explanations to evolving data streams with concept drift.
  • Experiences with adapting counterfactuals are discussed.
  • It relates to the challenges of tracking the co-evolution of data, models, and explanations.

Key Concepts Mentioned

  • Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
  • DetoxAI
  • Image recognition
  • Bias detection
  • Concept unlearning
  • Evolving data streams
  • Concept drift
  • Counterfactuals
  • Co-evolution of data, models, and explanations

Claims Made by the Document

  • There are limitations in evaluating Explainable Artificial Intelligence systems.
  • DetoxAI is an example for bias detection and concept unlearning.
  • A human-grounded evaluation method exists for explaining image classification.

Evidence Used

  • The paper discusses the limitations of XAI, uses DetoxAI as an example, presents a human-grounded evaluation method, and explores adapting explanations to evolving data streams.

Methods / Approach

  • Human-grounded evaluation of methods for explaining image classification.
  • Adapting explanations to evolving data streams with concept drift.

Limitations Stated by the Authors

Not stated in source

Limitations Noted by the Agent

Agent interpretation — not from the source.

The paper does not discuss potential limitations of the methods it presents.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific limitations in evaluating XAI systems?
  • What is the process for adapting counterfactuals to evolving data streams?

Notes for Future Q&A

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  • The paper focuses on discussing and exploring limitations and methods, but does not provide a comprehensive list of open questions.
  • Additional research may be necessary to fully understand the specific limitations in evaluating XAI systems.

Raw Abstract / Excerpt

This paper addresses the limitations of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) with respect to insufficient evaluation. They are illustrated through the DetoxAI image recognition system for bias detection and concept unlearning. Then, an example of a human-grounded evaluation of methods for explaining image classification is presented. The paper further explores methods for adapting explanations to evolving data streams with concept drift. Experiences with adapting counterfactuals for this problem are discussed. Finally it is related to the challenges of tracking the co-evolution of data, models, and explanations.\footnote{This paper has been accepted for a publication in J.Nalepa (ed) Explainable AI in Space. Proceedings of EASi 2026 Workshop at IJCAI-ECAI 2026 Bremen, Springer CCIS vol 3107 (2016).}