From Bias to Breach: Navigating the Challenges in Machine Learning | Deepika Hanumanthu
As machine learning models continue to shape critical decisions in areas like healthcare, finance, and security, understanding their vulnerabilities has become paramount. “Breaking the Machine” delves into adversarial attacks—carefully crafted actions designed to exploit model weaknesses, leading to incorrect predictions. This talk explores the two main categories of adversarial attacks, White Box and Black Box, and their subcategories of targeted and untargeted attacks. We’ll also explore behavioral attacks, including Minimum Functionality Tests (MFTs), Invariance Tests (INV), and Directional Expectation Tests (DETs), which examine a model’s robustness and reliability. Beyond attacks, we’ll explore various biases that can affect a model’s fairness and accuracy during development and deployment.
About Deepika Hanumanthu:
Deepika Hanumanthu is a passionate about software testing with over six years of expertise. She discovered her passion for machine learning during her master’s at the University of Stuttgart, Germany.
Deepika’s groundbreaking research in machine learning has transformed testing methodologies, especially in tackling adversarial attacks and bias.
As a specialist in crafting robust Test Automation frameworks with Python and Pytest, she has elevated quality and efficiency at ifm. Her skills encompass comprehensive UI, API, and Penetration testing, ensuring flawless execution from Functional end-to-end Testing to Regression and Exploratory Testing.
Connect with Deepika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepika-hanumanthu-244002123/
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