Explainable Machine Learning Developments

The field of explainable machine learning is moving towards more human-centered approaches, focusing on the development of systems that provide comprehensible explanations of decisions and predictions. Recent research has introduced new methodologies, such as Narrative Learning, which defines models entirely in natural language and refines their classification criteria using explanatory prompts. This shift towards more interpretable models is driven by the need for trust-preserving intelligent user interfaces, where users can understand and assess the impact of policy updates. Furthermore, the application of explainable AI techniques to analyze human learning and expertise has shown promise in illuminating how humans develop efficient strategies in complex tasks. Noteworthy papers include: On the Design and Evaluation of Human-centered Explainable AI Systems, which provides a comprehensive review of user studies evaluating XAI systems and proposes objectives for human-centered design. Reversing the Lens: Using Explainable AI to Understand Human Expertise, which applies computational tools from XAI to analyze human learning and expertise in complex tasks.

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It's 2025 -- Narrative Learning is the new baseline to beat for explainable machine learning

Assessing Policy Updates: Toward Trust-Preserving Intelligent User Interfaces

On the Design and Evaluation of Human-centered Explainable AI Systems: A Systematic Review and Taxonomy

Reversing the Lens: Using Explainable AI to Understand Human Expertise

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