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Model extraction

What does “Model extraction” mean?

Model extraction: Trying to reproduce a model's behavior or learn its parameters through access to it.

Model extraction visual guide: Trying to reproduce a model's behavior or learn its parameters through access to it.
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What is an example of “Model extraction”?

An attacker collects many API responses to train a substitute model.

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See also

Data privacyTermContent provenance (C2PA)TermResponsible AITermPersonal information redactionTermMembership inferenceTerm

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