AI and machine learning

False positive

A case the model wrongly predicted as positive, such as a genuine payment flagged as fraud.

  • AI and machine learning

Definition

A case the model wrongly predicted as positive, such as a genuine payment flagged as fraud. Also called a false alarm.

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Why it matters

False alarms waste time and frustrate customers.

Where it is used

Fraud alerts, spam filters and model evaluation.