Today, the world has shrunk to become a small village, thanks to the communication boom. Your friend in a faraway land seems as close as someone sitting in the adjacent room.
Mobiles phones and the Internet have revolutionized our life so much that time and distance, once thought to be Mans untameable rivals, can be easily controlled. May 17 is observed as the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day to acknowledge the great change the world has undergone because of the developments in communication. The day is observed in order to help raise awareness regarding the possibilities about the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies provide. They have immense prospects as Information and Communications Technology can bridge the digital divide. Artificial Intelligence is one area where man is making steady progress today. It can help develop proactive tools and applications for improving healthcare, education, transportation, and a wide range of other services. May 17, in fact, marks the anniversary of the formation of the International Telecommunication Union.
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