Catastrophic Forgetting

Intermediate

Loss of old knowledge when learning new tasks.

Full Definition

Loss of old knowledge when learning new tasks.

Keywords

continual learning

Domains

Model Failure Modes

Related Terms

Distribution Shift related to

Train/test environment mismatch.

 Feedback Loop Collapse related to

Model trained on its own outputs degrades quality.

 Spurious Correlation related to

Model relies on irrelevant signals.

 Prompt Sensitivity related to

Small prompt changes cause large output changes.

 Hallucination related to

Model-generated content that is fluent but unsupported by evidence or incorrect; mitigated by grounding and verificat...

 Overgeneralization related to

Applying learned patterns incorrectly.

 Exposure Bias related to

Differences between training and inference conditions.

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