data processing
noun
: the converting of raw data to machine-readable form and its subsequent processing (such as storing, updating, rearranging, or printing out) by a computer
data processor
noun
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In the past two years, advancements in data processing and computer science have made AI models incredibly popular in the technology space, with both startups and established companies like Meta developing their own versions of the tool.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2024
The research was conducted using cutting-edge machine learning and massive data processing to produce high-resolution daily air pollution maps for smog, soot and ozone across California between 2012 and 2019.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
The shutdown isolated all voice and 5G data processing elements from the wireless towers and switching elements, preventing these services from being available.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 23 July 2024
However, adopting more sustainable practices, such as utilizing foundation models, optimizing data processing locations, investing in energy-efficient processors, and leveraging open-source collaborations, can help mitigate these effects.
—Christina Shim, Harvard Business Review, 4 July 2024
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2024
The research was conducted using cutting-edge machine learning and massive data processing to produce high-resolution daily air pollution maps for smog, soot and ozone across California between 2012 and 2019.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
The shutdown isolated all voice and 5G data processing elements from the wireless towers and switching elements, preventing these services from being available.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 23 July 2024
However, adopting more sustainable practices, such as utilizing foundation models, optimizing data processing locations, investing in energy-efficient processors, and leveraging open-source collaborations, can help mitigate these effects.
—Christina Shim, Harvard Business Review, 4 July 2024
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“Data processing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20processing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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