AI boomers vs AI doomers – B1+ English reading test

B1+ Reading Test

Read this text about Artificial Intelligence and choose the correct missing sentence for each gap. There is ONE extra sentence that you don’t need to use.

AI boomers vs AI doomers

Throughout history, new and unfamiliar technologies have always divided public opinion. Every major innovation, from the printing press to the internet, has caused both excitement and fear. 1 __. AI boomers are those who view AI as a useful tool with the power to improve industries and solve some of people’s greatest challenges. On the other hand, AI doomers believe that AI should be kept under control to avoid dangers to humans.

To AI boomers, the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence are nearly limitless, with advancements in autonomous vehicles, personalised medicine, and intelligent automation promising to create a society that can produce more and better. They see AI as a powerful tool for driving economic growth, improving healthcare and education, and dealing successfully with global issues like climate change. 2 __. However, they believe it is possible to manage the situation and keep it under control if the people involved work together to create and apply strict rules. They argue that it is crucial not to let fear stop progress. For AI boomers, the focus should be on taking advantage of AI’s abilities, making sure that its benefits are available to the wider population, not just to the people at the top.

In contrast, AI doomers are concerned about the possible dangers and existential risks that AI could bring, especially as it becomes more advanced. AI doomers worry about situations where AI systems develop a higher level of intelligence, becoming uncontrollable and possibly putting people’s lives at risk. 3 __. The main worry is that people might lose their jobs to AI, which might be able to perform faster, better and at a cheaper cost. 4 __. AI collects a lot of personal data, like browsing history and health records, which worries people about who controls it. Furthermore, AI-powered tools, like facial recognition, can track and monitor people without their permission.

Like in every situation, there are advantages and disadvantages. The only way to make good use of AI is to find a balanced way of using it that recognises its benefits as well as its risks. 5 __. They also stress the need for transparency, meaning that AI systems should be open and clear so people understand how they work and what they do. All this, however, wouldn’t be enough without holding someone accountable for the outcomes when using AI. 6 __. Those who support the careful use of AI believe that it is possible to make the most of AI’s benefits while reducing its potential dangers if governments, technologists, and society work together for the greater good.

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1 Gap 1

a. Other concerns are linked to loss of privacy.

b. Even though a world ruled by AI is hard to believe, there are valid concerns related to more immediate issues.

c. It’s necessary to know who is responsible for the effects of AI, both good and bad.

d. Unlike other technological advances, the use of AI is spreading fast across all sectors of the global population.

e. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest stage in this long-term discussion, splitting opinions.

f. To make this happen, both AI boomers and doomers focus on the importance of ethics—doing what's right and fair when creating and using AI.

g. This group of AI supporters doesn’t disagree with the possibility of risks.

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2 Gap 2

a. Other concerns are linked to loss of privacy.

b. Even though a world ruled by AI is hard to believe, there are valid concerns related to more immediate issues.

c. It’s necessary to know who is responsible for the effects of AI, both good and bad.

d. Unlike other technological advances, the use of AI is spreading fast across all sectors of the global population.

e. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest stage in this long-term discussion, splitting opinions.

f. To make this happen, both AI boomers and doomers focus on the importance of ethics—doing what's right and fair when creating and using AI.

g. This group of AI supporters doesn’t disagree with the possibility of risks.

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3 Gap 3

a. Other concerns are linked to loss of privacy.

b. Even though a world ruled by AI is hard to believe, there are valid concerns related to more immediate issues.

c. It’s necessary to know who is responsible for the effects of AI, both good and bad.

d. Unlike other technological advances, the use of AI is spreading fast across all sectors of the global population.

e. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest stage in this long-term discussion, splitting opinions.

f. To make this happen, both AI boomers and doomers focus on the importance of ethics—doing what's right and fair when creating and using AI.

g. This group of AI supporters doesn’t disagree with the possibility of risks.

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4 Gap 4

a. Other concerns are linked to loss of privacy.

b. Even though a world ruled by AI is hard to believe, there are valid concerns related to more immediate issues.

c. It’s necessary to know who is responsible for the effects of AI, both good and bad.

d. Unlike other technological advances, the use of AI is spreading fast across all sectors of the global population.

e. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest stage in this long-term discussion, splitting opinions.

f. To make this happen, both AI boomers and doomers focus on the importance of ethics—doing what's right and fair when creating and using AI.

g. This group of AI supporters doesn’t disagree with the possibility of risks.

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5 Gap 5

a. Other concerns are linked to loss of privacy.

b. Even though a world ruled by AI is hard to believe, there are valid concerns related to more immediate issues.

c. It’s necessary to know who is responsible for the effects of AI, both good and bad.

d. Unlike other technological advances, the use of AI is spreading fast across all sectors of the global population.

e. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest stage in this long-term discussion, splitting opinions.

f. To make this happen, both AI boomers and doomers focus on the importance of ethics—doing what's right and fair when creating and using AI.

g. This group of AI supporters doesn’t disagree with the possibility of risks.

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6 Gap 6

a. Other concerns are linked to loss of privacy.

b. Even though a world ruled by AI is hard to believe, there are valid concerns related to more immediate issues.

c. It’s necessary to know who is responsible for the effects of AI, both good and bad.

d. Unlike other technological advances, the use of AI is spreading fast across all sectors of the global population.

e. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest stage in this long-term discussion, splitting opinions.

f. To make this happen, both AI boomers and doomers focus on the importance of ethics—doing what's right and fair when creating and using AI.

g. This group of AI supporters doesn’t disagree with the possibility of risks.

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