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课件网) A glimpse of the future Unit 4 Understanding ideas What do you know about artificial intelligence (AI) Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer program or a machine to think and learn. It is also a field of study which tries to make computers "smart". Read the facts about AI and answer the questions. 1. What can you learn from the timeline From the timeline, we can learn that AI technology has developed greatly, and can now outperform humans in some aspects. 2. Are you concerned about developments in AI Why or why not 3. How do you think AI will develop in the future Do you think it is a real threat to human beings P38 1 Now let's read the passage Artificial Intelligence: A Real Threat to see if it changes your opinion on the future of AI. If so, in what ways We all need to learn to live with AI technology whether we like it or concerned about it. We cannot stop the march of progress. I admit that more advanced AI could be helpful in solving the world's problems, but there is a high level of risk involved. I can't understand why some people worry so much. I hope more breakthroughs in AI will be made soon, so that we can enjoy more and more convenience. Read the opinions and match them to the persons. Task 1 P40 3 Find the supporting ideas in the passage. Talk about the opinion you agree with. Useful expressions: ※ I agree with ... because... ※ I am in favor of ..., for... ※I am against ...due to the reason that... ※I oppose to ... because of ... Popkid I admit that more advanced AI could be helpful in solving the world's problems, but there is a high level of risk involved. Pink_haze We all need to learn to live with AI technology whether we like it or are concerned with it. We cannot stop the march of progress. Millenniumbutterfly I can't understand why some people worry so much. I hope more breakthroughs in AI will be made soon, so that we can enjoy more and more convenience. P40 3 1. Self-driving cars can learn to drive in the same way that people do, but they will be susceptible to human error, they'll certainly be dangerous. 2. The technology you're using and enjoying today is a basic form of AI which can think independently without programming. 3. Almost 50 per cent of US jobs may be at risk from automation in the next 20 years. 4. If AI falls into the wrong hand, it could be the most dangerous. 5. AI is able to analyse and interpret vast amounts of data, so it can solve all the problems for human experts. True or false. Task 2 they won't a lot safer. can't problems that are too challenging for human experts. AI can make driving safer. AI can solve problems AI can make doing day-to-day things a lot easier. Jobs are at risk due to AI. AI could be dangerous Organise information from the passage and complete the diagram. Task 3 P40 3 Now come up with more ideas for each point of view and share them with the class. Topic Opinions from three netizens Opinion Op ... ...
