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Many researchers use the term artificial
intelligence (AI) to describe the thinking and intelligent behavior by
machines. While AI can be helpful to human beings, scientists warn it can also
be a threat.
Stuart Russell, who teaches computer
science at the University of California, Berkeley, says humans should make AI
products that we like.
"In the future," Russell says, "many
of today's jobs that require a lot of physical labor will be replaced by
machines with artificial intelligence. These include agricultural jobs, and
ones with repetitive duties like telephone call centers. Al machines can also
replace jobs like ones in the financial industry-jobs that require studying a
lot of data."
The health industry is one area that
artificial intelligence is already changing. AI can process huge amounts of
data, so doctors can use the most up-to-date information to diagnose and treat
patients.
IBM's Watson technology is already in use
at hospitals in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Watson helps doctors
keep up with information.
There is also a dangerous side of
artificial intelligence. One example is combining drone technology and AI to create
autonomous weapons.
Stuart Russell is working to create
international treaties to ban such weapons. He says the risk is that people
will use the technology to develop a kind of "poor men's nuclear weapon".
IBM's Banavar points out the value of
artificial intelligence, including search engines and the autopilot function on
planes.
The debate about whether artificial
intelligence is good or bad for humans continues. Researchers agree there is no
question that the technology is here, and that will continue to change the life
on our planet.
(1)
What can be inferred from Russell's words in paragraph 3?
A . People's lives are becoming better.
B . Machines are cleverer and cleverer.
C . More people are in danger of unemployment.
D . People are bored with today's physical jobs.
(2)
According to Banavar, which of the following statements is the value of Artificial Intelligence?
A . Machines with AI can take the place of human beings.
B . Machines with AI can help doctors treat and diagnose all diseases.
C . Machines with AI can only fly a plane by itself without the need for a pilot.
D . Machines with AI can be used in many fields, search engines included.
(3)
What do the researchers most probably agree with?
A . AI is definitely changing human life.
B . AI will change our life for the better.
C . More people are needed in developing AI
D . AI is a big threat to people in the future.
(4)
What is the best title of the text?
A . The Wide Usage of AI
B . AI: a Double-edged Sword
C . A Breakthrough in Developing AI
D . AI: a Threat for Humans
答案: C
D
A
B