Conceptual Drift Is a Form of Exploration

In modern AI, conceptual drift is a form of exploration, not just a nuisance. This article examines how treating drift as deliberate learning can lead to smarter, adaptive systems—and why that shift is hot right now. 1. Why Conceptual Drift Is a Form of Exploration Most articles treat drift as something to correct. But more researchers now see it as exploration: new data patterns revealing opportunities to learn. In reinforcement learning, the exploration–exploitation dilemma