digital labor

What is Digital Labor?

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Are we all working for digital platforms? This is the question posed by a new field of research: digital labor. Web companies use personal data to create considerable value —but what do we get in return? Antonio Casilli, a researcher at Télécom…
Big Data, TeraLab, Anne-Sophie Taillandier

What is Big Data?

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On the occasion of the Big Data Congress in Paris, which was held on 6 and 7 March at the Palais des Congrès, Anne-Sophie Taillandier, director of TeraLab, examines this digital concept which plays a leading role in research and industry.   Big…
Quantum computer, Romain Alléaume

What is a Quantum Computer?

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The use of quantum logic for computing promises a radical change in the way we process information. The calculating power of a quantum computer could surpass that of today’s biggest supercomputers within ten years. Romain Alléaume, a researcher…
ISS, télécommunication spatiale, Space Telecommunication

What is space telecommunication? A look at the ISS case

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Laurent Franck is a space telecommunications researcher at IMT Atlantique. These communication systems are what enable us to exchange information with far-away objects (satellites, probes…). These systems also enable us to communicate with…
machine learning

What is machine learning?

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Machine learning is an area of artificial intelligence, at the interface between mathematics and computer science. It is aimed at teaching machines to complete certain tasks, often predictive, based on large amounts of data. Text, image and…
Trubo codes, Claude Berrou, Quèsaco, IMT Atlantique

What are turbo codes?

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Turbo codes form the basis of mobile communications in 3G and 4G networks. Invented in 1991 by Claude Berrou, and published in 1993 with Alain Glavieux and Punya Thitimajshima, they have now become a reference point in the field of information…
Pokémon Go, Télécom SudParis, Marius Preda, Augmented reality

What is Augmented Reality?

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Since its launch, the Pokémon Go game has broken all download records. More than just a fun gaming phenomenon, it is above all an indicator of the inevitable arrival of augmented reality technology in our daily lives. Marius Preda, a researcher…
Blockchain, Patrick Waelbroeck, Télécom ParisTech

What is a Blockchain?

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Blockchains are hard to describe. They can be presented as online databases. But what makes them so special? These digital ledgers are impossible to falsify, since they are secured through a collaborative process. Each individual’s participation…
Formula 1, composite material

What is a composite material?

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Composite materials continue to entice researchers and are increasingly being used in transport structures and buildings. Their qualities are stunning, and they are considered to be indispensable in addressing the environmental challenges at…
Quèsaco, What is?, 5G, Frédéric Guilloud

What is 5G?

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5G is the future network that will allow us to communicate wirelessly. How will it work? When will it be available for users? With the Mobile World Congress in full swing in Barcelona, we are launching our new “What is…?” series with Frédéric…