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What Does 'Model Drift' Mean?

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The gradual divergence of an AI model's outputs from its original behavior as usage patterns and feedback accumulate over time.

REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

"It took a screenshot from a friend for me to even notice the model drift had been happening for weeks."

LORE & ORIGIN

Borrowed from ML-ops terminology once everyday users started noticing assistants 'feel different' after months of use.

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2025-2026 (Algorithmic Drift Era)
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