Key Tech Concepts for CMAT: AI, Cloud, IoT, Blockchain

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Key Tech Concepts for CMAT: AI, Cloud, IoT, Blockchain
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Key Technology Concepts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  • Machines simulating human intelligence.
  • Machine Learning (ML) — AI that learns from data.
  • Deep Learning — neural networks with many layers.
  • Examples: ChatGPT (OpenAI), Google Gemini, Siri, Alexa.

Cloud Computing

  • Delivering IT resources (storage, servers, databases) over the internet.
  • Major providers: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud.
  • Types: Public, Private, Hybrid cloud.
  • Benefits: scalability, cost-efficiency.

Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Physical devices connected to the internet, collecting and sharing data.
  • Examples: smart thermostats, connected vehicles, smart meters.

Blockchain

  • Distributed, immutable ledger for recording transactions.
  • Basis for cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum).
  • Used in: supply chain, health records, voting.

Big Data

  • Extremely large datasets that cannot be handled by traditional software.
  • 5 Vs: Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, Value.

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