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TECHNOLOGY

1. General Vocabulary

  • Technological Advancements: Significant developments in technology that improve processes or systems.

  • Innovation: The introduction of something new or different, particularly in technology.

  • Cutting-edge: Refers to the latest and most advanced stage in the development of technology.

  • Automation: The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Technology that simulates human intelligence in machines.

  • Machine Learning: A branch of AI where machines improve their performance based on data.

  • Digitalization: The process of converting information into a digital format.

  • Cybersecurity: Measures taken to protect computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access or attacks.

  • Cloud Computing: The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data.

  • Virtual Reality (VR): The use of computer technology to create a simulated environment.

  • Augmented Reality (AR): Technology that overlays digital information onto the real world.

  • Internet of Things (IoT): The network of physical objects embedded with sensors and software to connect and exchange data.

  • Blockchain: A decentralized digital ledger used to record transactions across many computers.

  • Quantum Computing: A type of computing that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena to perform operations on data.

2. Impact on Society

  • Digital Divide: The gap between those who have access to modern information and communication technology and those who do not.

  • Disruption: When a new technology significantly alters the way industries or markets operate.

  • Surveillance: Close monitoring, especially through technological means.

  • Ethical Implications: The moral consequences of technology, such as privacy concerns.

  • Automation of Jobs: The replacement of human labor with machines or software.

  • Tech-savvy: Someone who is well-informed about or proficient in the use of modern technology.

  • Smart Technology: Devices that use machine learning and AI to adapt to user preferences and behaviors.

  • Digital Literacy: The ability to effectively use technology and understand digital content.

  • E-waste: Discarded electronic appliances and devices that pose environmental risks.

  • Sustainability: Developing technology in a way that does not deplete natural resources or harm the environment.

3. Discussion and Analysis

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis: Evaluating the economic costs and benefits of a technology.

  • Human-Computer Interaction: The study of how people interact with computers and design technologies.

  • Technological Dependency: Over-reliance on technology for day-to-day tasks.

  • Digital Transformation: The integration of digital technology into all areas of business, changing how companies operate and deliver value.

  • Cyberethics: The ethical issues related to the use of technology, particularly the internet and digital devices.

  • Data Privacy: The protection of personal information in the digital world.

  • Intellectual Property: Legal rights to inventions and creations in technology.

  • Tech Monopoly: When one company dominates a particular technology market.

  • Digital Innovation: The application of technology to improve existing processes or create new products or services.