An explanation of tech buzzwords, and why I like it
On March 22nd, 2018, prof. Arvind Narayanan tweeted a great “explanation of tech-buzzwords”.
That list deserves more exposure, so here it is, (with links to a few posts from me about some of those buzzwords):
- AI: regression
- Big data: data
- Blockchain: database
- Algorithm: automated decision-making
- Cloud: Internet
- Crypto: cryptocurrency
- Dark web: Onion service
- Data science: statistics done by nonstatisticians
- Disruption: competition
- Viral: popular
- [IoT](/tag/artificial intelligence): malware-ready device
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