Global Convergence of ICT
Objectives
- To explore the current setbacks to the globalisation of Artificial Intelligence and big data.
- To analyse key issues related to cloud computing.
- To learn how to suggest solutions to identified problems with relation to the breach of cybersecurity.
Key Concepts
- Global connectivity & Internet
- Big data
- Cyber-security
- Information and Communication technologies
Module overview
With over 51% of the world connected to the Internet, the continued development and proliferation of smart phone apps are putting state-of-the-art AI systems in the palm of many hands around the world, making supercomputing power and artificial intelligence available to everyone. With the constant evolution of cloud computing, cyber security becomes increasingly important. How well governments develop and coordinate Internet security technology and regulations may determine the future quality of cyberspace.
This module will give learners an overview of how global information and communication technologies, along with machine intelligence, big data and cloud computing can work for everyone.
Details
Skills
Critical Thinking
Digital Literacy
Big Picture Thinking
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