Emerging Technology

Blockchain technology is primarily known for:

• Centralized data storage and control

• Tamper-proof digital ledgers

• Human-like decision-making capabilities

• Offline data sharing and synchronization

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being applied in various information science domains, including:

• Inventory management and logistics

• Accounting and financial services

• Machine learning, data analysis, and information retrieval

• Physical security and surveillance systems

Emerging technologies in information science are primarily focused on:

• Limiting access to information

• Creating barriers to innovation

• Enabling new approaches to problem-solving

• Restricting technological advancements6

Cloud computing offers a solution for:

• Local data storage only

• Accessing data from anywhere in the world

• Direct active management by the user

• Increased IT infrastructure costs

Mobile technologies allow users to:

• Access digital resources only when connected to Wi-Fi

• Stay connected to the internet and access information on the go

• Use landline telephones for communication

• Access physical libraries and archives

Which of the following is a metasearch engine?

• Google

• Bing

• Dogpile

• JSTOR