THE RESEARCH DESK FOR COMMERCIAL HVAC PLATFORMSUPDATED OCT 20, 2026

06 · Expert Q&A

4. “What would make you reject a 95%-accuracy claim?”

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Suggested guest: Hugh Seaton, alongside a contractor estimator.

Why it matters: The denominator, consequences and test conditions matter more than a headline percentage. The percentage in this question is hypothetical, not a verified supplier result.

Good answer should cover: Expected versus returned fields, missing pages, holdout data, severity classes, false assurances and correction time. Ask how the evaluation changes when the output affects a binding quotation rather than an internal draft.

Follow-up: “What evidence would make you reduce the scope of the pilot?”

Evidence to request: A sample evaluation design and a clear account of uncertainty. Use NIST's voluntary generative AI profile as a discussion reference, not a pass certificate.

Expert quote: Awaiting interview and publication approval.

Sources cited on this page

  1. NIST's voluntary generative AI profilenvlpubs.nist.gov

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