TechnologyAugust 17, 2026

asymmetry

ay-si-MET-ree

Definition

A lack of equality or balance in the capabilities, power, or resources between two competing parties.

Etymology

The word originates from the Greek 'asymmetria', meaning 'lack of proportion', derived from the prefix 'a-' (without) and 'symmetria' (symmetry or agreement in dimensions).

In the news

The CEO of Hugging Face highlights the need to bridge the asymmetry of capabilities between attackers and defenders, suggesting that both sides currently possess uneven power that needs to be balanced through better AI tools.

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