Glossary

Tech and market words, explained in plain words.

13 words

A

AgentAI software that plans a task, does the steps and checks the result.APIA way for one program to ask another program for data or an action.

B

BenchmarkA standard test used to compare AI models or chips.

C

ChipA small piece of silicon that does the computing inside a device.Context windowHow much text an AI model can read at one time.

E

Earnings callA company's regular call with investors to explain its results.

F

FabA factory that makes chips.

G

GPUA chip built to do many small calculations at once. Used for graphics and AI.

M

ModelThe trained AI system that turns a question into an answer.

P

Per-seat pricingSoftware priced by the number of people who use it.

S

Series AThe first large funding round after a startup's early money.

V

ValuationWhat investors think a company is worth.

W

WaferA thin disc of silicon that chips are built on.