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[Featured Image] A businesswoman types on her laptop while speaking into a voice assistant device, which uses a type of artificial neural network called natural language processing.

What Is an Artificial Neural Network, and Why Does It Matter for AI?

Explore what artificial neural networks are and why they are a key component of artificial intelligence.

September 26, 2024

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[Featured Image] A college student wearing headphones works on her capstone project on a laptop while sitting in a library.

Understanding the Capstone Project

To graduate with a bachelor's or master's degree, students sometimes need to complete a capstone project. Learn what a capstone project is, common components of a capstone project, tips for completing one, and more.

September 26, 2024

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[Featured Image] A team leader stands at a conference table, discussing the business process with five other colleagues, who are passing a paper around.

What Is a Business Process and How Is It Used?

You can approach business in various ways, but having a business process can keep your efforts on track. Explore the business process, its purpose, and its different types, as well as learn to create your own business process and view examples.

September 26, 2024

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[Featured Image] A business leader outlines the organization’s disaster recovery plan to its employees.

Disaster Recovery Plans: What They Are and Why You Should Have One

Discover how IT disaster recovery plans help organizations respond to unforeseen disasters.

September 26, 2024

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[Featured Image] A coworker sits at a table working with a device driver on their computer.

What Is a Device Driver and How Does It Work?

Explore the inner workings of a device driver, including its vital role in facilitating seamless communication between hardware and software.

September 26, 2024

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[Featured Image} A person working in cybersecurity looks at a laptop with a key AI application.

What Is Closeness Centrality?

When working with computer systems, you may need to find the most important nodes in the network. Closeness centrality helps. Learn more about closeness centrality, including how it’s calculated and real-world examples.

September 26, 2024

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