Key Technology Terms

Term	Definition
Algorithm	The “recipe” a computer follows to decide what content to show you—whether suggested videos, ads, or spiritual content.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)	Computer systems that perform tasks usually requiring human intelligence, like answering questions, writing, or making predictions.
Augmented Reality (AR)	Digital information overlaid on the real world through phone cameras or glasses.
Chatbot	Computer program designed to converse with people, sometimes offering guidance or answering questions.
Data Privacy	Who controls your personal information—including faith-related data—and how it’s used.
Deepfake	Audio or video digitally altered to make it appear someone said or did something they never actually did.
Digital Divide	The gap between those with easy access to digital tools and those without.
Disinformation	False information deliberately spread to mislead or manipulate.
Large Language Model (LLM)	Advanced AI trained on vast amounts of text to produce human-like responses.
Machine Learning	AI that improves by analyzing data and identifying patterns.
Misinformation	False or inaccurate information that spreads, often unintentionally.
Predictive Technology	Tools that use past information to predict future behavior, from shopping choices to spiritual “readiness.”
Virtual Reality (VR)	Fully digital environments experienced through special headsets.