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Training a model on devices without sending all raw data to a server.

Definition

Federated learning trains an AI model across many devices so raw data can stay on the device.

In plain English Training a model on devices without sending all raw data to a server.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can reduce data sharing, but updates may still leak information if not protected.

Example

Example: A keyboard model learns from many phones without uploading every typed sentence.