Living with artificial intelligence: Reading answers

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Answers 14–26

1. 14

   What point does the writer make about AI in the first paragraph?

   C: The future is unlikely to see limitations on the capabilities of AI. Multiple choice

2. 15

   What is the writer doing in the second paragraph?

   A: explaining why machines will be able to outperform humans Multiple choice

3. 16

   Why does the writer mention the story of King Midas?

   B: to illustrate that poorly defined objectives can go wrong Multiple choice

4. 17

   What challenge does the writer refer to in the fourth paragraph?

   D: ensuring AI is more human-friendly than we are ourselves Multiple choice

5. 18

   What does the writer suggest about the future of AI in the fifth paragraph?

   C: Machines will be superior to humans in certain respects. Multiple choice

6. 19

   Which of the following best summarises the writer's argument in the sixth paragraph?

   D: Human shortcomings will make creating the machines we need more difficult. Multiple choice

7. 20

   Machines with the ability to make moral decisions may prevent us from promoting the interests of our communities.

   YES Yes / No / Not Given

8. 21

   Silicon police would need to exist in large numbers in order to be effective.

   NOT GIVEN Yes / No / Not Given

9. 22

   Many people are comfortable with the prospect of their independence being restricted by machines.

   NO Yes / No / Not Given

10. 23

    If we want to ensure that machines act in our best interests, we all need to work together.

    YES Yes / No / Not Given

11. 24

    C: available resources Summary completion (word list)

12. 25

    A: medical practitioners Summary completion (word list)

13. 26

    E: professional authority Summary completion (word list)

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