1、B5U4 Reading(I) Artificial intelligence: friendly or frightening?Learning goals:By the end of this section, we will be able to:1. analyse the benefits and potential threats of the development of AI;2. understand the meaning and function of words in context.1. What is AI ?It is a branch of computer s
2、cience.Lead in2. When was the term “artificial intelligence” coined?In the mid-1950s 3. When we talk about artificial intelligence, what adjectives come to your mind?Artificial intelligenceusefulterrifyinghelpfulcutting-edgethreateningamazingLead inPara.1: AI can make your dreams come true.Para 2:_P
3、ara 3: _Para 4: _Para 5: _Para 6: _Fast readingSummarize the main idea of each paragraphAI is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines imitating the complex networks of the human brain.AI has developed over a long time and had some major breakthroughs.AI is being applied
4、 in various fields, transforming the way we live.The development of AI has also caused concerns and fears.We need to make sure that we will not fall victim to AI.Try to use one word to conclude each paragraphFast readingPara. 1Para. 1AI can make your dreams come true.Para. 2Para. 2_Para. 3Para. 3_Pa
5、ra. 4Para. 4_Para. 5Para. 5_Para. 6Para. 6_ConclusionIntroductionDefinitionDevelopmentApplicationWarningsDetailed readingOne essential aim of AI ?To develop computer intelligence capable of learning from experience, adjusting to new inputs and performing tasks like humans(Para. 2)How?“Deep learning”
6、, which enables a machine to improve its own performance by learning from the results of its previous actionsTimeWhat happenedSince the Since the 1940s1940sYears before Years before thethe mid-1950s mid-1950sIn the mid-In the mid-1950s1950sIn 1997In 1997In 2017In 2017The development of computers has
7、 made the dream of AI a reality.The term “artificial intelligence” was coined.A major breakthrough in AI was made.A computer program defeated arguably the best human Go player.Alan Turing had explored the theory of AI.Detailed reading(Para. 3)The development of AIDeep Blue VS Carry Kasparow AlphaGo
8、VS Ke Jie(1) What are ordinary people using AI to do?(2) What are we getting closer to according to the author?To get instant translations of text in foreign languages. We are getting closer to the dividing line between humans and machines.Detailed readingDiscussion1. What is the authors attitude to
9、 artificial intelligence? Use details from the article to support your opinion.2. In lines 44-46, Stephen Hawking is quoted as saying, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.” Do you agree with him? Why or why not?Discussion1. What is the authors attit
10、ude to artificial intelligence? Use details from the article to support your opinion.He uses the example of having a robot do all your work for you and says “How cool that would be!” He also explains how AI could benefit us by listing various applications of AI, such as health care and machine trans
11、lation. CautiousHe asks a series of questions about the future of AI and quotes Stephen Hawking to show the potential dangers. In the conclusion the author also warns, “We need to make sure that we will not fall victim to AI”.Excited。, “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the
12、 end of the human race.” Do you agree with him? Why or why not?DiscussionOption 1Yes, I agree with Stephen Hawking. With the development of full artificial intelligence, machines may become so intelligent that human beings could no longer control them. If super-intelligent AI machines could think an
13、d act completely on their own, it remains to be seen how they would treat human beings. It would be extremely dangerous if they decide that humans are their enemies. Option2I do not agree with Stephen Hawking. I think that scientists fully understand the concerns about AI, and they will surely be careful about developing it. Even if we are able to create true artificial intelligence, we will know how to control it. Consolidation1. development2. to learn3. was coined4. a 5. is being applied6. of7. that8. which9. making10. greedyThank you!
