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What term did Gibson create to describe interconnected digital technology?

  • Cyberspace

  • Cyberworld

  • Digiweb

  • Netrealm

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William Gibson coined the term "cyberspace" to describe widespread, interconnected digital technology. He first used the term in his short story "Burning Chrome" (1982) and later popularized it in his debut novel Neuromancer (1984).
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