[EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES * ONLINE SYSTEMS: FUNCTIONS AND PLATFORMS] EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Artificial intelligence (AI) – the branch of computer science focused with making computer work and act like
humans.

Robotics – The field of computer science and engineering concerned with creating devices that can move and
react to sensory input. It is a form of artificial intelligence.

Biometrics – In ICT, biometrics is the technology used to measure and analyse human body characteristics such
as DNA, fingerprints, eye retinas and irises, voice patterns, facial patterns, and hand measurements, mainly for
authentication purposes.

Computer-assisted translation (CAT) – the use of computers to assist in the translation of one or more natural
languages into another or others, and vice versa.

3D Imaging and holography – Holography is a photographic technique that uses light to project objects in a way
that appears three-dimensional.

Virtual Reality – The term used to describe a three-dimensional, computer-generated environment that can be
explored and interacted with by a person.

ONLINE SYSTEMS: FUNCTIONS AND PLATFORMS

The concept “online” is described as a state of being connected to cyberspace through a medium of internet or
simply to a computer network even without internet. However, the use of internet resources is not only limited to
surfing the web and communication; it also became the most accessible medium for entertainment, news, and even
education.

Online systems can vary in nature since there are many services that are now offered using the internet. These
may include computerized reservation systems, internet and intranet support tools, and learning management systems.

Platforms

A platform is defined as a group of technologies that are used as a base upon which other applications,
processes, or technologies are developed. According to an article which features a blog of Marc Andreessen, a platform
is a system that can be programmed and therefore customized by outside developers who are the users. The
development of the application therefore varies as the users evaluate and recreate the programs based on their needs.

ASSIGNMENT:

Search for at least three examples of online platforms and describe each.

Common Online platforms:

1. Social media platforms

2. E-commerce platforms
3. Online learning platforms
4. Online video platforms