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As we live longer and technology
continues its rapid development, we can imagine a future where machines will enlarge
our human abilities and help us make better life choices, from health to wealth.
Through our dialogue and digital pieces, AI (artificial intelligence) will understand
our life goals and wishes, our duties and limitations. It will help us plan different
life events, so we can spend more time enjoying life's moments.
The ability for AI to understand
the complexities and slight differences of human conversation is, however, one hurdle.
There are several thousand known living languages in the world today. Adding to
the difficulties are the varied ways words are shared and used across different
cultures, including grammar, levels of education and styles of the speakers. Google
Duplex, the technology supporting Google Assistant, which places phone calls using
a natural-sounding human voice instead of a robotic one, is an early attempt to
address such challenges in human communications. But these are just initial whispers
in voice of AI's long journey.
Beyond making reservations
and conducting simple dialogues, virtual assistants will need to become far more
useful and further fit into the parts of our everyday lives. Not only will they
need to foresee what we need before we ask, they also need to understand the context
of our conversations and react accordingly. Imagine a snow day when school is canceled
for the kids. Knowing that you must now stay at home with your children, your phone
would remind you, asking if you'd like your meetings moved to the following day.
Alternatively, imagine how much more pleasant your journey home from a business
trip would be if your phone could automatically arrange for a ride waiting to pick
you up at the airport, based on your travel plan, location, and habits. The possibilities
are endless.
(1)
What do we know about AI?
A . It stops us living longer.
B . It narrows our abilities.
C . It doesn't know our limitations.
D . It helps us enjoy life better.
(2)
What makes it hard for AI to understand what humans say?
A . Low level of speakers.
B . Imperfection of AI.
C . Varieties of languages and cultures.
D . Similarities between languages.
(3)
Which word can best describe the author's attitude towards AI?
A . Doubtful.
B . Approving.
C . Negative.
D . Critical.
(4)
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A . AI Will Replace Humans
B . AI Will Set Goals for Us
C . AI Will Be Part of Our Daily Lives
D . AI Will Meet Challenges
答案: D
C
B
C