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What is one-class SVM and where is it used?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

One-class SVM is used for anomaly detection by learning normal data patterns.

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It trains only on normal data and identifies deviations as anomalies. It constructs a boundary around normal data in feature space using kernel methods.

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