General Studies 3

What is it? The World Wide Web (WWW) is an information system where documents and other resources are identified by URLs and accessed via the internet using a web browser. Types of Webs Type Description Key Features Surface Web The … Continue reading →

What is it? Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet. Features Connectivity: Devices are connected to … Continue reading →

Augmented Reality (AR) It is an enhanced version of the real physical world that is achieved through the use of digital visual elements, sound, or other sensory stimuli and delivered via technology. It overlays digital content onto real-life environments and … Continue reading →

It refers to a virtual or digital universe where people can interact with each other and digital objects in a shared online space. Origin of the term: The term “metaverse” first appeared in author Neal Stephenson’s 1992 science-fiction novel Snowcrash, … Continue reading →

Deepfake is a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI) used to create convincing images, audio, and video hoaxes. Deepfakes use deep learning AI to replace the likeness of one person with another in video and other digital media. The most common … Continue reading →

What is it? ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022. It is built on top of OpenAI’s GPT-3 family of large language models. It is a type of artificial intelligence that can understand and … Continue reading →

What is it? Definition: Artificial Intelligence is the capability of machines to imitate intelligent human behavior. It involves systems that can perceive, reason, learn, and interact with their environment. AI combines algorithms, big data, and computational power to simulate human-like … Continue reading →

What is it? It is an area of computer science that uses the principles of quantum theory.  Quantum theory explains the behavior of energy and material on the atomic and subatomic levels. Quantum computers have the capability to sift through … Continue reading →

What is it? Food fortification is defined as the practice of adding vitamins and minerals to commonly consumed foods during processing to increase their nutritional value. Benefits To address micronutrient deficiencies, food fortification is a tried-and-true, durable, affordable, and highly … Continue reading →

What is it? It is a medical procedure used to assist individuals or couples who are facing fertility challenges in achieving pregnancy. IVF is the most common and effective type of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Process IVF is a complex … Continue reading →