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Datasheets for Datasets

A documentation framework for describing how datasets were created, composed, maintained, and intended to be used.

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English updated 8월 29, 2026 Source article updated 8월 29, 2026 1 sources
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Datasheets for Datasets is a documentation approach inspired by datasheets used in other engineering fields. It proposes structured questions about a dataset's motivation, composition, collection process, preprocessing, uses, distribution, and maintenance.

How it works

The goal is not to make every dataset risk-free, but to make important context visible to people who train, evaluate, or deploy models. Clear documentation helps users determine whether a dataset is appropriate for a particular purpose.

Why it matters

Dataset documentation supports reproducibility, responsible reuse, license review, bias analysis, and data provenance. It is especially important when datasets become inputs to widely reused foundation models.

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  1. Datasheets for DatasetsMicrosoft Research / arXiv
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