Technology, defined in plain English

Machine learning is a way of helping computers learn from examples. Imagine teaching a child to recognize different kinds of fruit. You show them pictures of apples, oranges and bananas. After seeing enough examples, they begin to recognize the differences. Machine learning works in a somewhat similar way. A computer examines many examples, looks for patterns and uses those patterns to make predictions about new information. It doesn't learn exactly like a person, and it can make mistakes when the examples are incomplete or misleading.

AI

Harmful software designed to interfere with a device, steal information or cause damage. It can arrive through unsafe downloads, infected attachments or other weaknesses. Keeping software updated helps reduce risk.

Cybersecurity

A program made to run on a smartphone or tablet. Apps help you do particular tasks, such as messaging, banking or checking the weather. Some need internet access; others work partly offline.

General Business Technology

Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, is an extra security measure that helps protect your online accounts. Imagine your front door has both a key and a separate security code. Someone who steals your key may still be unable to enter because they don't know the code. MFA works in a similar way. When signing in to an account, you may need to enter your password and then complete another check, such as approving a request on your phone or using your fingerprint. This makes it harder for someone to access your account using a stolen password.

Cybersecurity