Technology Models:
1. Difference between analogue and digital technology?
Data Representation: Analogue Represents data in a continuous range. For example, in
an analogue clock, the hands move continuously around the dial. Digital Represents data
using discrete steps. A digital clock shows time as distinct numbers.
2. What is Moore’s Law?
Moore's Law is an observation made by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, in 1965. He
noted that the number of transistors on a microchip double approximately every two
years, while the cost of computers is halved.
3. What is the technology adoption life cycle?
The technology adoption life cycle is a model that describes the process by which
different groups of people adopt new technologies over time. It describes how a
technology or innovation goes from being introduced to being widely adopted.
4. What are the 5 stages of the Technology Adoption Lifecycle?
Innovators: Innovators are the first to adopt a new technology. They are willing to
take risks and are eager to try new things.
Early Adopters: Early adopters are those who adopt new technology soon after the
innovators. They are often leaders in their social groups and more aware of the need
for change.
Early Majority: The early majority adopts new technology before the average person.
They typically take longer to make a decision to adopt something new compared to
innovators and early adopters, but they still adopt sooner than the average.
Late Majority: The late majority adopts new technology after the average person.
They are sceptical about innovations and adopt them only after a majority of society
has accepted them. They are more cautious and less likely to take risks.
Laggards: Laggards are the last to adopt new technology. They resist change and
prefer traditional ways. They are often older, less educated, and more conservative in
their thinking. They adopt new technology only when it has become mainstream or
necessary.
5. How does quantum computers work?
Quantum computers leverage quantum mechanics principles, like superposition and
entanglement, allowing qubits to represent multiple states simultaneously. This enables
them to perform multiple calculations at once, potentially providing exponential
speedup for certain types of problems compared to classical computers.
6. What is Runway ML and how does it work?
RunwayML is an AI powered company that is designed to enhance the streamline of
creative processes, Runway provides a veriety of AI generative tools including gen1 and
gen2, gen1 focuses on minipulating existing videos while gen2 focuses on generating
videos according to a text user input entered, or an image uploaded by the user.
7. Quantum Computers effect on cyber security.
When it comes to cyber security, one of the most conserns about quantum computer
that they have the ability to break widely used encryption algorithms, classical
encryption methods like RSA can be broken easily using a quantum computer. Regarding
personal privacy, quantum computer can pose a risk, but it can also be used to enhance
data protection
8. What are the ethical & social implications of AI?
AI requires vast amounts of personal data to fuction effectively, which raises conserns
about data breaches and the potential misuse of sensitive data. Also, in business, many
repetitive everyday jobs can be replaced by an AI model raising job displacement and
hate toward the technology.
9. Emerging technology effect on education, business, and society.
Education:
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): VR and AR technologies offer
immersive learning experiences, allowing students to interact with content in
three-dimensional environments. They enhance engagement, comprehension,
and retention, offering new avenues for experiential learning.
Business:
Hyper Automation streamlines and automates complex business processes,
reducing the time and effort required to perform tasks. Hyper Automated
processes work 24/7 without breaks, boosting workload. Hyper automation
reduces human error, which enhances the the accuracy and consistincy of
operations. With all of these advantages hyper automation can result in job
displacment due to it being able to perform everyday repetitive tasks.
Society:
AI enhances productivity by obtimising supplychain, improving decision making
and reducing economical costs. In terms of health AI algorithms can analyse
medical data to provide accurate and early diagnoses, often surpasing human
capabilities. I terms of education AI powered eduacation tools provide
personalised learning and experiences adapting to individual students needs and
pacing.
10. What does distribute cloud computing refers to?
Distributed cloud computing extends computing resources to multiple locations while
retaining centralized management by a cloud service provider. It enhances scalability,
reduces latency, and improves resilience by placing resources closer to end-users or
devices.
11. Hardware Advancement
Quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to process
information. Unlike classical computers, which use bits (0s and 1s) to perform
calculations, quantum computers use qubits. A qubit can represent a 0, a 1, or both
simultaneously due to a property called superposition. Additionally, qubits can be
entangled with one another, enabling faster and more complex calculations than
classical bits.
12. Software Advancement
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a transformative software technology that
automates repetitive and rule-based tasks using software bots. It enhances efficiency,
accuracy, and productivity across various industries by allowing human workers to focus
on higher-value activities. RPA is particularly beneficial in sectors like finance,
healthcare, customer service, and human resources, where it streamlines operations and
reduces costs.
What drives technology advancements from a consumer and user point of view?
Significant change in software/hardware
Quantum effect on cyber/personal privacy?
VR/hyper automation/cyber security
