data processing
noun
: the converting of raw data to machine-readable form and its subsequent processing (such as storing, updating, rearranging, or printing out) by a computer
data processor
noun
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For health care organizations looking to invest in AI data processing tools, vendor adherence to regulatory standards like ISAE 3000, SOC2 Type 2, and C5 should be non-negotiable, reflecting respect for and commitment to data integrity.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
In addition to giving rise to A.I. that powers chatbots and data processing, the technology has been used to help advance research in particle physics, material science and astrophysics, according to the committee.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
This will require a change where data processing no longer needs justification based on the law.
—Nick Dedeke, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2024
This centralization supports streamlined data processing—allowing for quicker, more consistent organization and reducing the time needed for data preparation.
—Heidi Bullock, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
In addition to giving rise to A.I. that powers chatbots and data processing, the technology has been used to help advance research in particle physics, material science and astrophysics, according to the committee.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
This will require a change where data processing no longer needs justification based on the law.
—Nick Dedeke, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2024
This centralization supports streamlined data processing—allowing for quicker, more consistent organization and reducing the time needed for data preparation.
—Heidi Bullock, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Data processing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20processing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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