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C. Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. Where did the Handbook of Robotics, 56 Edition, 2058 AD originally appear?
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2. What device was seen in the Greek myth of Perseus?
3. What could people make using the Jacquard loom?
4. How did people describe the late 18 century, when machines became used more
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in factories?
5. What benefit of having a chatbot on a company website is mentioned in the text?
6. What adjective is used to describe a machine which is conscious of itself?

D. Discuss with a partner. Do you think these statements about AI are true (T) or false (F)?
1. In 1950, Alan Turing developed a test to assess a device’s ability to pass as a human.
2. Mercedes-Benz developed a self-driving car in 1995, which completed most of
a 1, 043-mile trip from Munich to Copenhagen autonomously.
3. Experts believe 85% of customer interactions are done by chatbots.
4. A number of countries have developed prototypes of killer robots for the military.
5. Most AI is programmed with a male voice.
6. Henn-na Hotel opened in Tokyo in 2015, and most of its staff are robots.

E. Complete the questions and discuss with a partner.

chatbots devices gadget manufacturing

programming prototype staffed switch them off

1. What do you think are the disadvantages of using on your website?
2. What’s your favourite electronic ? Why?

3. What do you think are the benefits of using robots in ?
4. Are students allowed to use their in your school? Why/Why not?
5. Would you be interested in working in ? Why/Why not?
6. Would you be happy to test a for a new piece of technology?
Why/Why not?
7. If machines become self-aware, should humans have the right to ?
Why/Why not?
8. Would you like to stay in a hotel by robots? Why/Why not?

F. Some films predict the future of AI and the rise of the machines having a negative
effect on humanity. In others, the AI has a positive impact. Tell your partner about
a film or series you’ve seen with an AI character.

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