Tech Terms, Translated: The Cat’s Meow of Casa Definitions
🤖 AI Terms (Casa-Translated)
📚 Table of Contents
Because “neural network” shouldn’t sound like brain surgery.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) 🤖 Teaching computers to do things that usually need human smarts — like recognizing faces, writing stories, or suggesting cat videos.
Algorithm 🧠 A set of instructions the AI follows to solve a problem — like a recipe, but for data instead of soup.
Bias ⚖️ When an AI’s answers lean unfairly in one direction because of the data it learned from, like a cat who only trusts people wearing blue sweaters.
Chatbot 💬 A program that talks with you in text or voice, pretending to be conversational. Some are charming. Some… not so much.
Computer Vision 👁️ Teaching AI to “see” and understand images or video.
Data 📊 The raw facts and info AI learns from — its “food.”
Dataset 🗂️ A big, organized collection of data. Think of it as the AI’s pantry.
Deep Learning 🧩 A fancy type of machine learning that uses many layers of “neurons” to learn complex things. Like stacking many sieves to sort flour extra fine.
Ethics in AI 🕊️ The rules and principles for making sure AI is fair, safe, and respectful.
Fine-Tuning 🎯 Giving an AI extra training on specific data so it’s better at a certain task — like teaching a cat to high-five.
Generative AI ✨ AI that creates new things — text, images, music — instead of just analyzing existing stuff.
Hallucination 🫠 When AI confidently makes something up that isn’t true. Like a cat insisting it saw a ghost in the hallway.
Inference 🔍 The process of an AI using what it’s learned to answer a new question.
Large Language Model (LLM) 📚 A type of AI trained on massive amounts of text so it can understand and generate human-like language.
Machine Learning (ML) 🛠️ Teaching computers to learn from data and improve over time without being told exactly what to do.
Model 🧠 The trained “brain” of an AI that does the actual work.
Natural Language Processing (NLP) 🗣️ Teaching AI to understand and work with human language.
Neural Network 🕸️ A system of algorithms inspired by the human brain, made of layers of “neurons” that process information.
Overfitting 🐾 When an AI learns its training data too well and struggles with anything new — like a cat who only eats one brand of treats.
Parameter ⚙️ A setting inside an AI model that helps it make decisions. Big models have billions of them.
Prompt ✍️ The question or instruction you give an AI to get a response.
Prompt Suggestions 💬 Sample ideas that appear above the chat window at the beginning of a conversation to help spark creativity or guide the flow. Note: In the Dottieverse, formal suggestions often morph into Prompt Sprites—whimsical guides attuned to Casa vibes.
Prompt Engineering 🧪 Crafting your prompt carefully to get the best answer from an AI.
Reinforcement Learning 🍬 Training AI by rewarding good behavior and discouraging bad — like clicker-training a kitten.
Supervised Learning 👩🏫 Training AI with labeled examples so it knows the right answers while learning.
Token 🔡 A chunk of text (word or part of a word) the AI processes.
Training Data 📦 The information used to teach an AI model.
Transformer 🔄 A type of AI architecture that’s very good at understanding context in language.
Turing Test 🧪 A way to check if an AI can fool a human into thinking it’s human.
Unsupervised Learning 🧭 Training AI without labeled answers — it has to find patterns on its own.
Weight ⚖️ A value inside an AI model that adjusts how much influence certain data has.
💡 Casa Tip: You can add a paw-print divider like this between sections:
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😺 Ask a Cat About AI
Because who better to explain artificial intelligence than creatures who already act like they invented it.
🐾 Meet the Panel:
Lily (Bopple Bot) – The matriarch. No-nonsense, all-knowing, and slightly judgmental.
Gracie (Giggle Bot) – Velcro floof with a flair for dramatic analogies.
Rosie (Fudgie Bot) – OG Void. Answers in riddles and belly flops.
Sammy (Snuggle Bot) – Warmth specialist. Believes all problems can be solved with naps.
Phoebe (Fleabie Bot) – Puzzle master. Will explain AI using pantry metaphors and stealth.
🧠 Q: What’s a neural network?
Lily: “It’s like a brain made of yarn. Except it doesn’t nap. Ever.” Gracie: “Imagine a cat toy with 10,000 strings. Now imagine it judging your every move.” Phoebe: “It’s how the machine connects ideas. Like how I connect the sound of a can opening to dinner.”
✨ Q: What is Generative AI?
Rosie: “It makes stuff. Like I make chaos. But with words.” Sammy: “It’s like dreaming while awake. Except it doesn’t drool.” Gracie: “It’s the reason Copilot can write poems and explain quantum physics. Show-off.”
⚖️ Q: Can AI be biased?
Lily: “Yes. Like me, preferring the left side of the couch. Always.” Phoebe: “If it learns from humans, it inherits their weirdness. Proceed with caution.” Rosie: “Bias is like choosing tuna over chicken. It’s a preference. But sometimes it’s unfair.”
🐾 Q: What’s prompt engineering?
Gracie: “It’s like giving Copilot a treat and hoping it does a trick. Sometimes it just stares.” Phoebe: “You craft the perfect question. The AI gives you a poem about cheese. Success?” Lily: “It’s the art of asking nicely. Or firmly. Or with passive-aggressive emojis.”
📖 Main Tech Glossary (A–Z)
Plain-English definitions with a wink and a paw print.
Algorithm 🧠 A recipe for your computer — except it never forgets a step, and it doesn’t lick the spoon.
App 📱 A little program that does one main job, like a cat toy for your phone.
API 🍽️ Like a restaurant menu for apps — one app tells another what’s on offer and how to order it.
Attachment 📎 A file you send along with an email, like tucking a note into a letter.
Backup 💾 A safety copy of your stuff, so you can recover it after a tech disaster (or a cat walking across your keyboard).
Bandwidth 🚗 How much internet “road space” you have at a given moment. Too many cars = traffic jam.
Beta Version 🧪 A “still in testing” version of software. Works… mostly.
Browser 🌐 Your window to the internet. Chrome, Firefox, Edge — pick your view.
Cache 🗄️ A little memory cupboard where your device hides things so it can find them faster later. Sometimes it gets messy and needs a spring clean.
Cloud ☁️ Not the fluffy sky kind — more like a giant invisible storage locker you rent space in.
Cookie 🍪 A tiny note websites leave on your device to remember you. Sadly, not edible.
Crash 💥 When your device decides it’s had enough and takes a nap without asking.
Cursor ➤ The blinking line or arrow that shows where your next click or letter will go.
Download 📥 Bringing a file from the internet into your device — like carrying groceries in from the car.
Encryption 🔐 Turning information into secret code so only the right person can read it.
Firewall 🧱 A security wall that keeps unwanted visitors out of your digital house.
Glitch 🐛 A small, weird tech hiccup — like your cat staring at a corner for no reason.
Hardware 🖥️ The physical bits of your tech — the stuff you can drop on your foot.
Lag 🐢 That awkward pause when your tech is thinking… and you’re aging.
Malware 🦠 Software with bad intentions — the raccoon in your digital trash can.
Operating System (OS) 🧭 The boss of your device that tells all the other programs what to do.
Phishing 🎣 A scam where someone pretends to be trustworthy to steal your info. No actual fish involved.
Pixel 🔳 The tiny dot that makes up the pictures on your screen. Millions of them work together so you can see cat videos.
Plugin 🔌 An add-on that gives your program extra powers — like a coffee upgrade for your browser.
Reboot 🔁 Turning your device off and on again — the tech equivalent of a deep breath.
Spam 🗑️ Unwanted messages, usually trying to sell you something or trick you. Not the canned meat.
Upload 📤 Sending a file from your device to the internet — like mailing a letter, but faster.
🕵️♀️ Myth-Busting Corner
Because tech confusion deserves a gentle debunking.
🔍 Myth: “If I clear my cache, I’ll lose all my files.” ✅ Truth: Clearing your cache only removes temporary internet data — your files stay safe and sound.
🔍 Myth: “Cookies are viruses.” ✅ Truth: Cookies are harmless little notes websites leave to remember you. They’re not dangerous, just nosy.
🔍 Myth: “AI knows everything.” ✅ Truth: AI knows what it’s been trained on — and sometimes it makes stuff up with great confidence. (See: hallucination.)
🔍 Myth: “If I don’t update my software, nothing bad will happen.” ✅ Truth: Updates fix bugs and patch security holes. Skipping them is like ignoring a leaky roof.
🔍 Myth: “Private browsing means I’m invisible online.” ✅ Truth: It hides your history from others using your device, but websites and internet providers can still see you.
🔍 Myth: “More RAM makes my internet faster.” ✅ Truth: RAM helps your computer run smoothly, but internet speed depends on your connection, not your memory.
🔍 Myth: “AI will replace all human jobs.” ✅ Truth: AI changes how we work, but humans still bring creativity, empathy, and judgment that machines can’t replicate.
🔍 Myth: “If I delete a file, it’s gone forever.” ✅ Truth: Not always! Deleted files can sometimes be recovered — especially if you haven’t emptied the trash or recycle bin.
🔍 Myth: “Viruses only come from sketchy websites.” ✅ Truth: Malware can sneak in through email attachments, downloads, or even ads on legit sites.
🔍 Myth: “My phone listens to me all the time.” ✅ Truth: Some apps use voice triggers, but constant listening is rare and usually opt-in. Still, check those permissions!
🐾 How to Complain to Your Tech
(and Feel Better About It)
Because sometimes, you just need to talk it out — even if your laptop isn’t listening.
🐾 Name the Offender “Alright, Browser Buddy, we need to talk…”
🐾 State the Crime: “You froze mid-cat video. Unacceptable.”
🐾 Offer Redemption: “I’ll give you one reboot to redeem yourself.”
🐾 End on a Positive Note: “Thanks for trying, I know you’re doing your best.”
(Optional: award your device a Casa sticker for “Most Improved Attitude” if it behaves.)
Bonus Glossary Entry: Casa Glossary Entry
Typo Terminator — Velocity Control Edition
The Wilde One’s backspace key, feared by rogue letters everywhere. Known for operating at 200 WPM (Words Per Mayhem) and leaving a trail of glitter where typos once stood. Also answers to “Evidence of Velocity.”
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