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【英文速読トレーニング2】”The Impact and Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence”「人工知能の効果と倫理的な検討事項」

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Artificial intelligence, or AI, is an exciting field that has the potential to transform our lives in countless ways. AI allows computers and machines to learn from data, make decisions, and perform tasks that were once only possible for humans. This includes tasks like language translation, image recognition, and even playing games. As AI technology advances, it can lead to breakthroughs in medicine, transportation, and communication. While AI presents many opportunities for growth and improvement, it’s essential to consider its ethical implications and ensure a balance between innovation and human values. (89 words)

Comprehension Questions:

1. What does AI enable computers and machines to do?
a) Learn from data and make decisions
b) Cook delicious meals
c) Travel through time
d) Grow plants efficiently

2. Which of the following tasks was NOT mentioned as something AI can do?
a) Language translation
b) Image recognition
c) Playing games
d) Writing novels

3. How can AI technology impact various fields?
a) By leading to breakthroughs
b) By replacing all human jobs
c) By reducing the need for education
d) By making people less creative

4. What should be considered when developing AI technology?
a) Ethical implications and human values
b) Making AI the dominant force in the world
c) Ensuring AI can predict the future accurately
d) Creating AI that can read people’s minds

5. What is AI’s potential effect on our lives?
a) Transforming them in countless ways
b) Making them more monotonous
c) Eliminating all forms of entertainment
d) Causing widespread fear and panic

[Answers]

1.a 2.d 3.a 4.a 5.a

[CEFR A2-B1 Vocabulary and Phrases]

Artificial intelligence (AI): The development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.

Learn from data: The process by which computers and machines acquire knowledge and improve their performance based on the input of information.

Make decisions: To choose a course of action or come to a conclusion.

Breakthrough: A significant development or discovery, often in science or technology.

Ethical implications: The moral consequences or considerations related to a particular action or decision.

Human values: The principles and beliefs that people consider important and worthy of preservation.

Language translation: The process of converting text or speech from one language to another.

Image recognition: The ability of a computer system to identify and interpret visual information.

Innovation: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products.

人工知能、またはAIは、私たちの生活を数え切れないほどの方法で変える可能性を持つエキサイティングな分野です。AIは、コンピューターや機械にデータから学習し、意思決定を行い、かつては人間だけが可能だったタスクを実行することを可能にします。これには、言語翻訳、画像認識、さらにはゲームのプレイなどのタスクが含まれます。AI技術が進歩することで、医療、交通、通信などの分野で画期的な発見がもたらされる可能性があります。AIは成長と改善の多くの機会を提供していますが、その倫理的な意義を考慮し、革新と人間の価値のバランスを保つことが重要です。

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