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Ephemeral Learning Machines: Adaptable Models for Rapidly Changing Data Environments

Riya Mondal
Swami Vivekananda University Barrackpore, Kolkata- 700121, West Bengal, India
Sangita Bose
Swami Vivekananda University Barrackpore, Kolkata- 700121, West Bengal, India

Published 2026-05-27

Keywords

  • Ephemeral Learning Machines,
  • Adaptable Models,
  • Rapidly Changing Data Environments,
  • Dynamic Data Analysis,
  • Continual Learning,
  • Real-time Data Processing
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How to Cite

Mondal, Riya, and Sangita Bose. “Ephemeral Learning Machines: Adaptable Models for Rapidly Changing Data Environments”. Swami Vivekananda University Press, May 2026, pp. 105-16, https://swamivivekanandauniversitypress.com/index.php/svup/article/view/583.

Abstract

Traditional machine learning models frequently find it difficult to quickly adapt in today’s dynamic data landscapes, where information is generated and develops at an unparalleled pace. This paper introduces Ephemeral Learning Machines (ELMs), a novel paradigm designed to thrive in rapidly changing data environments. The capacity of ELMs to dynamically modify their parameters and structure in real-time enables them to continuously learn from and change in tandem with the data they evaluate. Through the use of ideas from adaptive systems and ongoing learning, ELMs are able to handle a wide range of data streams with great flexibility and efficiency. This makes them especially useful in situations where temporal dynamics such as concept drifts and variations in data distribution are common. An overview of ELMs is given in this abstract, emphasizing their main ideas, structural elements, and benefits over conventional static models. We show that ELMs perform better and are more flexible in handling the problems presented by dynamic data settings through experimental validation on multiple real-world datasets. All things considered, Ephemeral Learning Machines are a potential avenue for machine learning research since they provide a scalable and adaptable method for data analysis in dynamic environments. Ephemeral Learning Machine is a Dynamic.

Approach to Adaptive Data Analysis. For machine learning models to remain relevant and effective in the big data and fast-paced information flow era, they must be able to quickly adapt to new data contexts. This paper provides an overview of flexible models created especially to flourish in environments with changing data. We analyze the shortcomings of classic static models in such situations and examine the difficulties caused by continuously changing temporal dynamics, such as idea drifts and ever-changing data distributions. Next, we present some methodology and model architectures that are adaptable, such as adaptive algorithms, online learning approaches, and ensemble methods. We illustrate the efficacy of these flexible models in detecting and reacting to shifts in data patterns through empirical assessments and case studies, allowing for more precise and dependable forecasts in real-time situations.

DOI - https://doi.org/10.65525/SVUP.9788199565418.2026.105-116