DASF-R-5.2 — Model drift

Source: official compendium, AI Lifecycle Risks, row 24. Snapshot: 2026-10-22; source revision: DASF v 1.0.

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Risk mechanism

Model drift in machine learning systems can occur due to changes in feature data or target dependencies. This drift can be broadly classified into three scenarios: Concept drift: where the statistical properties of the target variable change over time

Data drift: involving changes in the distribution of input data

Upstream data changes: occur due to alterations in data collection or processing methods before the data reaches the model

Clever attackers can exploit these scenarios to evade an ML system for adversarial purposes.

Applicability

Predictive ML Models · Fine-tuned LLMs · Pre-trained LLMs

Blank source cells remain null (unspecified); a source “No” means this default filter omits the risk; it does not establish absence in your architecture. Combine every deployment pattern in the system.

Impacts described by the source

AI system:

• Inconsistent or Unexpected Model Predictions • Poor Performance and Reliability of Predictions • Erosion of Customer Trust • Adversarial Data Drift • Regulatory non-compliance

Business:

• Financial Loss • Response Costs • Customer Retention • Regulatory Fines and Judgement

Controls

• DASF-16 — Secure model features
• DASF-17 — Track and reproduce the training data used for ML model training
• DASF-21 — Monitor data and AI system from a single pane of glass
• DASF-65 — Implement end-to-end AI traceability

Source control guidance

• DASF 16: Secure model features to track changes to features • DASF 17: Track training data with MLflow and Delta Lake to track upstream data changes • DASF 21: Monitor data and AI system from a single pane of glass for changes and take action when changes occur. Have a feedback loop from a monitoring system and refresh models over time to help avoid model staleness. • DASF 65: Implement end-to-end AI traceability

Investigate and verify

Project adaptation: use the evidence workflow, then request investigate_risk with DASF-R-5.2. It returns the mechanism above, control-specific evidence requests, proposed tests and remediation acceptance criteria. Until evidence is supplied, the result is unverified. Use the finding template to record a concrete observation and residual risk.

Source-reported framework mappings

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• Component 5
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