Unit 4 A Glimpse of the Future Understanding ideas 课件-2023-2024学年高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第三册

A glimpse of the future Unit 4 Understanding ideas What do you know about artificial intelligence (AI)? Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer program or a machine to think and learn. It is also a field of study which tries to make computers "smart". Read the facts about AI and answer the questions. 1. What can you learn from the timeline? From the timeline, we can learn that AI technology has developed greatly, and can now outperform humans in some aspects. 2. Are you concerned about developments in AI? Why or why not? 3. How do you think AI will develop in the future? Do you think it is a real threat to human beings? P38 1 Now let's read the passage Artificial Intelligence: A Real Threat to see if it changes your opinion on the future of AI. If so, in what ways? 3 单击此处编辑母版文本样式 第二级 第三级 第四级 第五级 We all need to learn to live with AI technology whether we like it or concerned about it. We cannot stop the march of progress. I admit that more advanced AI could be helpful in solving the world's problems, but there is a high level of risk involved. I can't understand why some people worry so much. I hope more breakthroughs in AI will be made soon, so that we can enjoy more and more convenience. Read the opinions and match them to the persons. Task 1 P40 3 Find the supporting ideas in the passage. Talk about the opinion you agree with. Useful expressions: ※ I agree with ... because... ※ I am in favor of ..., for... ※I am against ...due to the reason that... ※I oppose to ... because of ... Popkid I admit that more advanced AI could be helpful in solving the world's problems, but there is a high level of risk involved. Pink_haze We all need to learn to live with AI technology whether we like it or are concerned with it. We cannot stop the march of progress. Millenniumbutterfly I can't understand why some people worry so much. I hope more breakthroughs in AI will be made soon, so that we can enjoy more and more convenience. P40 3 1. Self-