Glossary of Terms

Case Study Introduction

Keyword Definition
Bias Systematic favoritism or prejudice that influences decisions and outputs in technology, potentially leading to unfair treatment.
Context Awareness The ability of a system to understand and use information about the situation or environment to enhance interaction.
Conversational AI Technologies that allow computers to engage in natural, human-like dialogues with users.
Data Privacy The handling and protection of personal information among users, vital in maintaining trust and compliance with regulations.
Ethics Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity, particularly regarding technology use.
Latency The delay between the input and the corresponding output in a system, affecting responsiveness and user experience.
Linguistic Nuance Subtle variations in meaning or connotation within language that can affect communication and understanding.
Natural Language Processing A field of artificial intelligence focused on the interaction between computers and humans through natural language.
Processing Power The capability of a computer to perform tasks and calculations, often measured in operations per second.
User Experience The overall satisfaction and interaction quality a user experiences when using a product or service, often shaped by design elements.