Tech buzzwords explained: 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—malware-ready device
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Replying to @random_walker
I like the snark, but some of these really downplay the dangers or malevolence behind them.
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Replying to @RichFelker @random_walker
Big data - ill-begotten PII Blockchain - permanent shared ledger Cloud - worse than closed source, closed binary - now the program logic is on somebody else's computer where you'll never get to see it ...
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