AI glossary / Industry talk
Cloud
Other people's computers, rented over the internet. Most AI you use runs in the cloud, not on your device.
More words in Industry talk
- ComputeShorthand for computing power: the chips, electricity and time needed to build and run AI.
- Data centreA warehouse-sized building full of computers. AI models are built and run in these, which is why they use so much electricity and water.
- DeprecationWhen a company retires an older model or feature. Apps built on it have to move to something newer.
- Energy useAI needs a lot of electricity, mostly in data centres. How much, and where it comes from, is a growing public debate.
- Enterprise AIAI tools sold to large organisations, with extra security, controls and support.