Emerging Trend
Emerging Trend
Emerging Trend
Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced computer programs trained to understand and generate
human-like text. They use machine learning techniques to analyze vast amounts of written content and
learn the patterns of human language. LLMs can perform various language tasks such as text generation,
summarization, translation, and question answering. Notable examples include GPT-3, BERT (Bidirectional
Encoder Representations from Transformers).
LLMs are valuable for applications in health care, software development and language translation, content
generation, customer service chatbots, language translation, text summarization, personal assistants,
educational tools, creative writing, research, legal assistance, and accessibility support iInto machine
language know as Object code.
1.5 Robotics
✓ A robot is a machine capable of performing tasks automatically with accuracy and precision,
programmable by a computer to follow instructions through computer programs. They find
applications in industries, medical science, bionics, scientific research, and the military.
✓ Examples of robots include
• NASA's Mars Exploration Rover (MER) for studying Mars
• Sophia the humanoid utilizing artificial intelligence and facial recognition
• Drones - unmanned aircraft controlled remotely or autonomously through software-
controlled flight plans. Drones are used in journalism, filming, aerial photography,
shipping, disaster management, search and rescue operations, healthcare, geographic
mapping, structural safety inspections, agriculture, and wildlife monitoring.
2 Big Data
With technology permeating nearly every aspect of our lives, data production has skyrocketed.
With over a billion Internet users and the majority of web traffic stemming from smartphones,
an astonishing amount of data is generated daily - approximately 2.5 quintillion bytes. This pace
is accelerating with the continuous evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT)
This results in the generation of data sets of enormous volume and complexity called Big Data.
Traditional data processing tools struggle to handle Big Data due to its voluminous and
unstructured nature, including posts, instant messages, photographs, tweets, blog articles, news
items, opinion polls, and more.
3 Grid Computing
Grid computing is a network of geographically dispersed and heterogeneous computational
resources, forming a virtual supercomputer with significant processing power and storage. It
brings together various nodes, ranging from handheld devices to workstations, to collectively
solve complex tasks. Grids offer an economical solution for computationally intensive scientific
and research problems by utilizing existing resources without costly hardware procurement.
(i) Data Grid: This type of grid is utilized for managing large and distributed datasets, providing
multi-user access. Data grids facilitate efficient storage, retrieval, and sharing of data across
geographically dispersed locations.
(ii) CPU or Processor Grid: In a CPU grid, processing tasks are distributed among multiple
computing nodes. This approach allows for workload balancing and parallel processing, where a
large task is divided into smaller subtasks and assigned to different nodes for simultaneous
execution. This maximizes computational efficiency and speeds up the overall processing time.
4 Blockchain technology
A blockchain consists of blocks, which are secured chunks of data or transactions, linked together
to form a chain. Each block contains visible header data accessible to every node, while private
data remains encrypted. Transactions are authenticated by all nodes in the network before being
added to the append-only ledger, ensuring data integrity.
While blockchain is widely known for its application in digital currency, its decentralized nature
and security features make it ideal for enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency
across various sectors. In healthcare, blockchain facilitates better data sharing among providers,
leading to accurate diagnoses and cost-effective care delivery. It also finds use in land registration
to prevent disputes and in voting systems to ensure transparency and authenticity.
Overall, blockchain technology holds promise for transforming industries like banking, media,
telecom, travel, and hospitality by fostering trust and streamlining processes through
decentralized and secure transactions.