Archive: Glossary Entries

Open data refers to freely accessible, usable, modifiable and shareable data that anyone can use for any purpose. The term is usually used for public sector information.

The term nudging refers to the instrumentalisation of small changes in the structure of a decision-making process (so-called nudges) that lead to individuals changing their decisions in a predictable way.

Machine learning means a computer programme learns from experience related to a certain class of tasks, and the execution related to those tasks improves with increasing experience.

Artificial Intelligence describes the branch of computer science dealing with the development of computer algorithms for problems that we humans are still better at solving.

Open-source software can be described as computer software (programmes) that can be used, modified and distributed free of charge.

Organisations and facilities of outstanding importance for supply security on a societal level are called critical infrastructures.

With a history going back to the 1960s, the word internet nowadays is used as a generic term combining various technologies, services, entertainment offerings and much more.

Influencers use their reach to influence purchasing decisions, attitudes, or actions on social media.

As a new term, digital policy describes a comparatively young and still evolving policy field. It is becoming increasingly visible through institutionalisation.

The term Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the connectivity of various devices in industry and private households.