Homonym: Black Box (Mystery)
A "Black Box" refers to a device or system whose internal workings are not visible or easily understood, but its inputs and outputs can be observed. This term is commonly used in various fields, including engineering, aviation, and computer science. For example, in aviation, a flight recorder captures data about an aircraft's performance and cockpit conversations, helping investigators understand accidents.
In the context of machine learning and artificial intelligence, a black box model processes data and produces results without revealing how it arrived at those conclusions. This lack of transparency can raise concerns about accountability and bias, as users may not fully understand the decision-making process behind the model's outputs.