If you're interested in the latest technologies and innovations, you're in good company! This department offers a complete program in information technologies. It covers everything from computers and networks to storage and social media. Courses in predictive analytics and data mining are also offered by the department. Students will gain an understanding of the latest business trends and how information technologies are impacting business. Faculty members also do cutting-edge research to stay current on industry trends.
Information technology
There are four kinds of information technologies. These are sensing, storage and transmission. Sensing involves the conversion from real-world information into digital, while storage or transfer moves data from one place. Processing refers to using data in automated methods. These categories of information technology are crucial to protecting your privacy. Knowing the technologies is crucial to establish rules for their use, and to protect yourself as well as your family. Information technologies are advancing faster than ever, and the future holds tremendous potential for privacy protection.
Computers
Information technologies and computers are revolutionizing how we learn and do work. Antikythera, which dates back to the first century BC, was the first computer. The twenty-first Century saw the revolution in information technology. In the United States, for example, e-commerce accounted for $289 billion in sales in 2002. Computers today are more advanced than ever. In the beginning computers used punched tapes for data representation. Computers are capable today of displaying data in a manner that is comparable to the human brain.
Networks
Computer networks are a common technology, enabling the interconnection of computers. There are two types, the wide area (WAN) or the local area (LAN), of computer networks. These networks are used by a variety of applications like banking online, playing multi-player video games, and surfing on the internet. Without a network, these applications wouldn't be possible. This article will provide an overview of the differences between both LANs (and WANs) and give examples.
Storage hardware
Computers need data storage in order to run applications and store files. A storage device holds files and the operating program. As technology has advanced, storage devices have been redesigned and improved. These devices can be shared with many servers, or they can be locally. Digital storage is measured by megabytes and gigabytes. These devices store information in different formats. In addition, telecom equipment helps connect the various elements of a storage device.
Cloud computing
Cloud computing is a group of services and resources that have been grouped together to perform a task or provide a service. These services, commonly referred to by the term cloud, can consist of a single virtual machine, cloned machines, storage, security systems, and even security systems. Cloud computing extends and builds on established trends, and the resulting technologies and services are transforming the enterprise application development process.
FAQ
What are some examples of AI applications?
AI is used in many fields, including finance and healthcare, manufacturing, transport, energy, education, law enforcement, defense, and government. Here are just a few examples:
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Finance - AI already helps banks detect fraud. AI can detect suspicious activity in millions of transactions each day by scanning them.
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Healthcare - AI can be used to spot cancerous cells and diagnose diseases.
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Manufacturing - AI is used in factories to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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Transportation - Self-driving vehicles have been successfully tested in California. They are now being trialed across the world.
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Utilities use AI to monitor patterns of power consumption.
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Education - AI has been used for educational purposes. Students can interact with robots by using their smartphones.
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Government – Artificial intelligence is being used within the government to track terrorists and criminals.
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Law Enforcement - AI is used in police investigations. Search databases that contain thousands of hours worth of CCTV footage can be searched by detectives.
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Defense - AI is being used both offensively and defensively. An AI system can be used to hack into enemy systems. Defensively, AI can be used to protect military bases against cyber attacks.
Is Alexa an Artificial Intelligence?
The answer is yes. But not quite yet.
Amazon developed Alexa, which is a cloud-based voice and messaging service. It allows users to communicate with their devices via voice.
The Echo smart speaker first introduced Alexa's technology. Other companies have since created their own versions with similar technology.
Some examples include Google Home (Apple's Siri), and Microsoft's Cortana.
Are there any AI-related risks?
Of course. There will always exist. AI poses a significant threat for society as a whole, according to experts. Others argue that AI is necessary and beneficial to improve the quality life.
AI's greatest threat is its potential for misuse. If AI becomes too powerful, it could lead to dangerous outcomes. This includes robot dictators and autonomous weapons.
AI could eventually replace jobs. Many people are concerned that robots will replace human workers. However, others believe that artificial Intelligence could help workers focus on other aspects.
For instance, economists have predicted that automation could increase productivity as well as reduce unemployment.
Who is the leader in AI today?
Artificial Intelligence (AI), a subfield of computer science, focuses on the creation of intelligent machines that can perform tasks normally required by human intelligence. This includes speech recognition, translation, visual perceptual perception, reasoning, planning and learning.
Today, there are many different types of artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning, neural networks, expert systems, evolutionary computing, genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic, rule-based systems, case-based reasoning, knowledge representation and ontology engineering, and agent technology.
There has been much debate over whether AI can understand human thoughts. However, recent advancements in deep learning have made it possible to create programs that can perform specific tasks very well.
Google's DeepMind unit today is the world's leading developer of AI software. Demis Hassabis founded it in 2010, having been previously the head for neuroscience at University College London. DeepMind was the first to create AlphaGo, which is a Go program that allows you to play against top professional players.
Statistics
- While all of it is still what seems like a far way off, the future of this technology presents a Catch-22, able to solve the world's problems and likely to power all the A.I. systems on earth, but also incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. (forbes.com)
- The company's AI team trained an image recognition model to 85 percent accuracy using billions of public Instagram photos tagged with hashtags. (builtin.com)
- According to the company's website, more than 800 financial firms use AlphaSense, including some Fortune 500 corporations. (builtin.com)
- Additionally, keeping in mind the current crisis, the AI is designed in a manner where it reduces the carbon footprint by 20-40%. (analyticsinsight.net)
- That's as many of us that have been in that AI space would say, it's about 70 or 80 percent of the work. (finra.org)
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How To
How to configure Alexa to speak while charging
Alexa is Amazon's virtual assistant. She can answer your questions, provide information and play music. It can even listen to you while you're sleeping -- all without your having to pick-up your phone.
Alexa is your answer to all of your questions. All you have to do is say "Alexa" followed closely by a question. Alexa will respond instantly with clear, understandable spoken answers. Alexa will become more intelligent over time so you can ask new questions and get answers every time.
You can also control lights, thermostats or locks from other connected devices.
Alexa can be asked to dim the lights, change the temperature, turn on the music, and even play your favorite song.
Setting up Alexa to Talk While Charging
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Open Alexa App. Tap Settings.
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Tap Advanced settings.
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Select Speech Recognition
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Select Yes, always listen.
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Select Yes, please only use the wake word
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Select Yes, then use a mic.
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Select No, do not use a mic.
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Step 2. Set Up Your Voice Profile.
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Choose a name for your voice profile and add a description.
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Use the command "Alexa" to get started.
For example, "Alexa, Good Morning!"
If Alexa understands your request, she will reply. Example: "Good morning John Smith!"
Alexa won't respond if she doesn't understand what you're asking.
After making these changes, restart the device if needed.
Notice: If you modify the speech recognition languages, you might need to restart the device.