A terms

India's 12-digit digital identity number used to verify identity for many online and in-person services.

Like a widely accepted ID card number that helps confirm you are really you.

A sensor that measures movement and acceleration, used for step counting, screen rotation, and motion-based games.

Like a built-in motion detector that notices when you move, shake, or drop the phone.

A record of who accessed a system, what they did, and when.

Like a sign-in register at a building reception that tracks all visitors.

The process of regaining access to an account when you have forgotten your password or lost your device.

Like calling a locksmith when you are locked out — they verify who you are before letting you in.

When a criminal gains unauthorised access to your account and takes control of it.

Like a burglar changing the locks of your home so you cannot get back in.

A customisable physical button on newer iPhones that can be set to perform a chosen function with one press.

Like a programmable shortcut key on a remote control.

Software that hides online advertisements.

Like closing unwanted flyers before reading them.

A setting that disables all wireless connections — calls, data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth — while keeping the device on.

Like switching off all the radios in a car while keeping the lights on.

When an AI system produces unfair or discriminatory results due to biased patterns in its training data.

Like a compass that always points slightly off north because it was calibrated incorrectly.

Using AI to automatically detect and remove harmful or policy-violating content on platforms.

Like an automated quality inspector on a factory line, flagging defective items.

When an AI confidently produces false or fabricated information that seems plausible.

Like a student who guesses an answer confidently but is completely wrong.

Laws and guidelines governing how artificial intelligence systems are developed and used.

Like road rules for AI — setting boundaries to ensure it is used safely and fairly.

A security measure where a computer or network is completely isolated from the internet and other networks.

Like a secure room with no doors or windows — completely cut off from the outside.

Reward points earned from spending on credit cards or flying that can be redeemed for flight upgrades or free tickets.

Like collecting tokens that can be exchanged for travel rewards.

The set of rules a platform uses to decide what content to show you based on your past behaviour.

Like a librarian who notices what books you enjoy and keeps suggesting similar ones.

Technology embedded so seamlessly into the environment that it works without conscious interaction.

Like electricity — always present and available without you thinking about it.

A sensor in your phone that detects the brightness of your surroundings and adjusts screen brightness automatically.

Like automatic sunglasses that get darker in bright light.

Using the internet in a way that hides your identity and personal information.

Like wearing a mask in public — people can see you but not who you are.

A program that helps detect and remove harmful software.

Like a security guard protecting your home.

A set of rules that allows different software applications to communicate and share data with each other.

Like a waiter in a restaurant — you tell them your order, they relay it to the kitchen, and bring back what you asked for.

The file format used to install Android apps — short for Android Package Kit.

Like a sealed box containing everything needed to set up a new piece of furniture.

A software program designed to help you do a specific task, such as messaging, shopping, or banking.

Like a tool in your toolbox — each one has a different job.

The access rights an app requests to features on your device, like the camera or location.

Like giving a new employee keys only to the rooms they need to access.

Ratings and comments left by users who have downloaded an app, helping others decide if it is good or safe.

Like reading customer reviews before buying a product online.

Technology that allows computers to perform tasks that usually require human thinking.

Like having a very fast assistant available anytime.

A file sent together with an email or message.

Like putting a document inside an envelope.

Technology that overlays digital information or images onto your real-world view through a phone screen or special glasses.

Like seeing the real world through a window that has extra labels and information projected onto it.

An app that generates time-limited codes used as a second factor for logging in, instead of receiving an SMS.

Like a physical security token that shows a changing number only you can see.

A security feature that signs you out of an account after a period of inactivity.

Like an office door that locks itself automatically after no one uses it for a while.

A setting that allows your phone or computer to install updates automatically without you having to do it manually.

Like a subscription service that delivers improvements to your door without you having to order them.

A browser feature that automatically fills in your name, address, or other details in online forms.

Like having a secretary who fills in paperwork for you using information you gave before.

Using technology to perform tasks with minimal human involvement.

Like a washing machine handling laundry without you scrubbing clothes by hand.

A vehicle capable of navigating and operating without human input, using sensors and AI.

Like a self-driving taxi that decides its own route and speed.