Technology Facts for Kids
Cool facts about computers and tech
Data on the internet travels in small packets, each of which may take a different route to reach its destination.
The Domain Name System (DNS) translates human-readable web addresses like google.com into numerical IP addresses.
HTTPS encrypts data between your browser and websites, making your browsing more private and secure.
Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers must treat all internet traffic equally.
The dark web is a part of the internet not indexed by standard search engines, accessible only with special software.
Deepfakes are AI-generated videos that can convincingly show someone doing or saying things they never did.
Generative AI models can create entirely new text, images, music, and video from prompts.
Large Language Models (LLMs) are AI systems trained on enormous amounts of text to understand and generate language.
A neural network is a computer system loosely modeled on the human brain's network of neurons.
Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), originally designed for video games, are now essential for training AI.