What are K-Shots?

K-shots are the specific training examples or labeled instances available for each class in k-shot learning scenarios, where k represents the exact number of examples provided to train or adapt machine learning models for new tasks. These shots serve as the foundation for few-shot learning algorithms that must generalize from minimal supervision, typically ranging from 1-shot (single example) to 10-shot (ten examples) per category. K shots enable models to quickly adapt to new classes or domains without extensive retraining by leveraging meta-learning techniques that learn how to learn efficiently from limited data. The quality and representativeness of k shots significantly impact model performance, as these examples must capture essential characteristics of each class. Selection strategies for k shots include random sampling, diverse subset selection, and prototype-based approaches that maximize coverage of class variations. For AI agents, k shots provide the minimal supervision necessary for rapid domain adaptation, personalization, and handling novel scenarios.