Discussing ethical and social issues

Real-life Conversation

Situation: Anna and James are discussing ethical concerns related to artificial intelligence at a coffee shop.

Anna: Have you read the latest article on how artificial intelligence is affecting employment?

James: Yes, I have. Some experts say that AI will replace many jobs, while others argue that it will create new opportunities.

Anna: That’s true, but there’s also the ethical dilemma of bias in AI algorithms. If these systems are trained on biased data, they could make unfair decisions.

James: Exactly! I recently read about facial recognition technology being less accurate for people of certain ethnic backgrounds. That could lead to serious discrimination.

Anna: And what about privacy concerns? Companies collect so much data about us, and sometimes we don’t even know it.

James: That’s a major issue. There should be stricter regulations to protect personal information.

Anna: I agree. Society needs to find a balance between technological advancement and ethical responsibility.

Key Phrases and Vocabulary

  1. Ethical dilemma – A situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two morally challenging options.

  2. Bias in AI algorithms – The unfair preference or prejudice programmed into artificial intelligence systems.

  3. Privacy concerns – Issues related to the protection of personal data.

  4. Facial recognition technology – A system that identifies people by analyzing their facial features.

  5. Stricter regulations – Stronger laws or rules to ensure fair and ethical practices.

Understanding the Conversation

  1. What are the main ethical concerns discussed in the conversation?

  2. How does bias in AI affect society?

  3. What solutions does James suggest to address privacy concerns?

Answers:

  1. AI replacing jobs, bias in AI, privacy concerns.

  2. It can lead to unfair decision-making and discrimination.

  3. Implementing stricter regulations to protect personal data.

Practice: Fill in the Blanks

  1. One major issue with AI is ____________, which can result in unfair treatment.

  2. Many people worry about ____________ because companies collect too much personal information.

  3. Governments need to enforce ____________ to ensure ethical use of technology.

Answers:

  1. bias in AI algorithms

  2. privacy concerns

  3. stricter regulations

Discussion Questions

  1. Do you think AI will create more jobs than it eliminates? Why or why not?

  2. How can governments and companies work together to prevent bias in AI?

  3. What measures should be taken to protect individual privacy online?

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