chore: update scikit-learn from 1.6.1 to 1.7.1

This issue tracks the update of scikit-learn from version 1.6.1 to 1.7.1.

### Reason for Update
- Security updates and bug fixes in newer version
- Compatibility with other dependencies
- Access to new features and improvements

### Action Required
- Review changelog for breaking changes
- Test functionality with new version
- Merge the PR once verified

Original PR: #230
