Science fiction or science fact

Worksheet by Amanda McGuigan
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English
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8 , 9
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ENG
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AI vs Human Intelligence: Discover differences and practice critical thinking!

Today we are continuing to talk about technology and science. List three ways humans are better than computers and three ways computers are better than humans. Study Active reading, skim the text and answer questions 1-4-ACTIVE READING: skimming and scanningSkimming and scanning are ways of searching for information in a text quickly and effectively. When you skim or scan, you don't have to read every word.SKIMMING - looking at photos and reading the title, headings, captions and the first line of each paragraph to get the general idea of what a text is about.SCANNING - reading parts of the text to find specific information such as key words, dates or names.1 Where would you see a text like this one?2 What is the main idea?3 What do you know about the topic?4 What do you expect to learn from the text? Answer the questions in the box below. Number your responses 1-4. Scan the text to complete the notes with one or two words from the article. Then read the text moer carefully if necessary. 1 Recent developments in AI have altered the way we interact with our electronic devices.2 Some experts believe general AI might be possible by 2045.3 The example of elephants shows that control comes from intelligence rather than strength.4 Unlike human intelligence, artificial intelligence can exist without a physical body.5 One waz AI may create problems is by causing harm as it tries to do something helpful.6 Research into AI safety needs to develop more quickly. How could AI help you in the following areas of your life:- homework and studying- parents and siblings- cooking and housework- health and fitness- friendship and loveHow might it make things better or worse?

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