200 外刊英语阅读:我们应该害怕人工智能吗?

教育   2024-11-11 20:00   河北  


一、语篇泛读



词汇:technology 科技
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence – or AI – has become an important part of our lives. It is no longer just a thing of science fiction: it's an incredible technological breakthrough that has changed the way we live. But there are fears that AI has become too intelligent and could be a threat to humanity.
This claim might sound extreme, but a letter signed by more than 1,000 technology experts, including Tesla boss Elon Musk, called on the world to press pause on the development of more advanced AI because of the risks. Estonian billionaire Jaan Tallinn, for example, who helped develop communication app Skype, thinks we should be cautious. And The Future of Life Institute, a not-for-profit organisation, says that there should be a temporary pause in advanced AI development, saying that "AI systems with human-competitive intelligence can pose profound risks to society and humanity."
This pessimistic outlook is supported by a report by investment bank Goldman Sachs that says AI could replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs. But it may also mean new jobs and a productivity boom. We may argue that AI such as chatbots can help us. State-of-the-art ChatGPT, for example, has been helping some students write assignments. AI is allowing computers to think or act in a more human way. And machine learning means computers can learn what to do without being given explicit instructions. The technology is impressive, but as it starts to think for itself, will it outsmart us?
Some people are more optimistic. AI advocates say the tech is already delivering real social and economic benefits for people. Meanwhile, the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, has called on governments to work with industry to "limit the risks" of AI. But he says the technology could save lives, particularly in poorer countries. He says, "Just as the world needs its brightest people focused on its biggest problems, we will need to focus the world's best AIs on its biggest problems." If this happens, maybe humanity will have a future.


二、词汇表


artificial intelligence 人工智能,简称 “AI”
science fiction 科幻小说、电影等作品
breakthrough 重大进展,突破
humanity 人类
press pause 按下暂停键,叫停
advanced 先进的
communication app 通讯应用程序
human-competitive 拥有与人类竞争能力的
profound 重大的,深刻的
replace 取代,代替
productivity 生产率
chatbot 聊天机器人
state-of-the-art 最先进的,应用最新技术的
machine learning 机器学习
impressive 给人留下深刻印象的
outsmart 在智力上胜过,比…更聪明
advocate 支持者,提倡者
brightest 最聪明的


三、测试与练习


1.  阅读课文并回答问题。
1. What have over a 1,000 technology experts demanded in a letter they signed?
2. Who said the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs would be replaced by AI?
3. What AI technology has been helping some students to write their assignments?
4. True or false? AI advocates say that AI will outsmart us.
5. Who has Bill Gates asked to work together to "limit the risk" of AI development?
2.  选择意思恰当的单词或词组来完成下列句子。
1. Our funding has run out, so we need to _______ on the project.
pause press                
press pause                   
press paused            
pausing press
2. The online _______ dealt with my query when the bank was shut.
advocate                     
science fiction                
chatbot                      
humanity
3. I bought a _______ smartphone but it's too complicated for me to use!
state-in-the-art            
state-at-the-art               
art-in-the-state          
state-of-the-art
4. He was the _______ boy in the school and always got top grades in his exams.
brightest                      
outsmart                        
impressive                 
profound
5. The airline claims to be using one of the most _______ aircraft which emits less greenhouse gas than older aircrafts.
profound            breakthrough                 
advanced            productivity

【参考答案】

1. 阅读课文并回答问题。 

1. What have over a 1,000 technology experts demanded in a letter they signed?

A letter signed by more than 1,000 technology experts have called on the world  to press pause on the development of more advanced AI because of the risks.

2. Who said the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs would be replaced by AI?

A report by investment bank Goldman Sachs said AI could replace the  equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs.

3. What AI technology has been helping some students to write their assignments?

ChatGPT has been helping some students write assignments.

4. True or false? Advocates of AI say that AI will outsmart us.

False. AI advocates say the tech is already delivering real social and economic  benefits for people.

5. Who has Bill Gates asked to work together to "limit the risk" of AI development?

Bill Gates has asked governments to work with industry to "limit the risks" of  AI.

2.  选择意思恰当的单词或词组来完成下列句子。

1. Our funding has run out, so we need to press pause on the project.

2. The online chatbot dealt with my query when the bank was shut.

3. I bought a state-of-the-art smartphone but it's too complicated for me to use!

4. He was the brightest boy in the school and always got top grades in his exams.

5. The airline claims to be using one of the most advanced aircraft which emits less greenhouse gas than older aircrafts. 

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