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D. Rewrite these quotes about AI in reported speech.
1. “The reality is this technology will enhance us,” said Ginni Rometty, the former head of IBM.
2. “I don’t think that an artificially intelligent system that has superhuman intelligence will be violent. I do
think it will disrupt our culture,” said Gray Scott, a futurist.
3. “It’s going to be interesting to see how society deals with artificial intelligence, but it will definitely be
cool,” said Colin Angle, one of the founders of iRobot Corporation.
4. “The question of whether a computer can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a
submarine can swim,” said Edsger W. Dijkstra, a Dutch programmer.
5. “In reality, compassionate, intelligent machines can be the true friends of humanity,” said Amit Ray, an
Indian author.
6. “AI is everywhere. It’s not that big, scary thing in the future. AI is here with us,” said Fei-Fei Li, a Chinese
scientist.

E. Look at how these questions are asked in reported speech. Then write the other questions in reported
speech.

“Do you think AI will take over the world?”
I asked Mohammed if he thought AI would take over the world.
“What do you think was the greatest invention of the 20 century?”
th
I asked Nazareth what she thought the greatest invention of the 20 century had been.
th

1. What sci-fi film or series have you seen recently?

2. Will scientists find a way to make humans live forever?
3. Do you think using your mobile has a positive or negative effect on your health?
4. Have you ever been in a self-driving car? Would you like to try one?
5. Where’s the best place to go in the world if you want to see lots of new tech?
6. When do you think there will be a robot in every home?
7. What have you used the internet for so far today?
8. Are you going to have a career in science or technology?

F. Discuss with a partner.

1. Do you think space tourism will be possible
during your lifetime?
2. When you were younger, did you ever want
to be an astronaut?

3. How would you feel if you won a trip to a
space station?

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