The term „Explainable Graph Neural Networks“ originates from the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Industry and Industry 4.0, and Big Data and Smart Data.
Graph Neural Networks are a special form of Artificial Intelligence that is particularly good at handling data that can be mapped into networks or relationships – for example, the interaction between different machines in a factory or the connection of customers in a social network.
It is often difficult with such AI systems to understand why they make a particular decision. This makes it risky for companies to trust these systems. „Explainable Graph Neural Networks“ means that these AI models are built in such a way that humans can understand their decisions.
A simple example: Imagine an AI monitoring all the machines on your production line and issuing a warning before a machine fails. An explainable system can show you exactly why it believes that machine will have a problem – for example, because similar issues have occurred previously with machines possessing the same characteristics. This allows you to better assess how reliably the AI is working and how you should respond.















