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AI: A Tool to Enhance Human Capabilities

AI is not a job-stealer, but people who don't adapt to it may be.
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Hovhannes Avoyan, the founder of the popular picture and video editing app Picsart, recently shared his insights on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on jobs. Avoyan, who is a former professor of AI from Armenia, believes that AI itself will not steal jobs, but rather it is the people who use AI that may have an impact on employment.

Picsart is an app that utilizes AI technology to enhance and edit photos and videos. It has achieved unicorn status, with a valuation of over $1 billion. Avoyan explains that AI is a tool that can greatly benefit industries and individuals, but it is ultimately up to the users to determine how it is used.

Avoyan reassures people that they should not fear AI technology. Instead, he encourages individuals to embrace it and learn how to use it effectively. He believes that AI can be a powerful tool for creativity and innovation, and that it can enhance human capabilities rather than replace them.

While AI has the potential to automate certain tasks and processes, Avoyan emphasizes that it is the responsibility of individuals to adapt and acquire new skills to stay relevant in the job market. He suggests that individuals should focus on developing skills that are uniquely human, such as creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, as these are areas where AI currently falls short.

In conclusion, Avoyan believes that AI is not a threat to jobs, but rather it is the people who use AI that may have an impact on employment. He encourages individuals to embrace AI technology and use it as a tool for creativity and innovation. However, he also emphasizes the importance of acquiring new skills and adapting to the changing job market to stay competitive.

Original news source: AI won't steal your job, but people using it may' (BBC)

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πŸ“– Vocabulary:

1. artificial
2. impact
3. unicorn
4. creativity
5. adapt
6. automate
7. insights
8. embrace
9. innovation
10. capabilities
11. reassures
12. enhance
13. responsibility
14. competitive
15. relevant

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Debate: Pros and Cons
Instructions: Divide the class into two groups. One group will argue the pros of AI technology and its impact on jobs, while the other group will argue the cons. Each group should come up with their strongest arguments and present them to the class. Afterwards, have a class discussion to explore different perspectives and reach a consensus.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Give students a few minutes to individually think about and write down their opinions on the impact of AI on jobs. Then, pair students up and have them share their thoughts with each other. Finally, facilitate a class discussion where students can share their partner's opinions and discuss any similarities or differences.
– News Summary
Instructions: Provide students with a short extract from the article. In pairs or small groups, have them summarize the main points and present a news report to the class. This activity will help students practice their speaking and listening skills, as well as their ability to summarize information.
– Opinion Spectrum
Instructions: Create a line on the board with "Strongly Agree" on one end and "Strongly Disagree" on the other. Have students stand in the position on the line that represents their opinion on the impact of AI on jobs. Then, ask students to explain their reasoning and engage in a class discussion to explore different viewpoints.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Ask students to imagine what the job market will look like in 10 or 20 years with the increasing use of AI technology. Have them write down their predictions and share them with a partner. Then, have students present their predictions to the class and discuss the likelihood and potential consequences of these predictions.

πŸ€” Comprehension Questions:

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Hovhannes Avoyan, the founder of the popular and video editing app , recently shared his on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on jobs. Avoyan, who is a former professor of AI from Armenia, believes that AI itself will not steal jobs, but rather it is the people who use AI that may have an impact on employment. Picsart is an app that utilizes AI technology to enhance and edit and videos. It has achieved unicorn status, with a valuation of over $1 billion. Avoyan that AI is a tool that can greatly benefit industries and individuals, but it is ultimately up to the users to determine how it is used. Avoyan reassures that they should not fear AI technology. Instead, he encourages individuals to embrace it and learn how to use it effectively. He that AI can be a tool for creativity and innovation, and that it can enhance capabilities rather than replace them. While AI has the potential to certain tasks and processes, Avoyan emphasizes that it is the responsibility of individuals to adapt and acquire new skills to stay relevant in the job market. He that individuals should on developing skills that are uniquely human, such as creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, as these are areas where AI currently falls short. In conclusion, believes that AI is not a threat to jobs, but rather it is the people who use AI that may have an impact on employment. He encourages individuals to embrace AI technology and use it as a tool for and innovation. However, he also emphasizes the of acquiring new skills and adapting to the changing job market to stay .

πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:

1. What is your opinion on artificial intelligence and its impact on jobs?
2. How would you feel if your job was replaced by AI technology?
3. Do you think AI technology will enhance or hinder creativity and innovation? Why or why not?
4. What skills do you think are uniquely human and cannot be replaced by AI?
5. Have you personally experienced the impact of AI technology in your industry? If so, how has it affected your job?
6. Do you believe that individuals should be responsible for adapting and acquiring new skills to stay relevant in the job market? Why or why not?
7. How do you think AI technology can be effectively used to benefit industries and individuals?
8. What are some potential ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI technology?
9. Do you think AI technology will eventually replace the need for human workers altogether? Why or why not?
10. How do you think AI technology can be used to enhance human capabilities in the workplace?
11. What are some potential drawbacks or limitations of AI technology?
12. Have you personally used AI technology in your daily life? If so, how has it impacted your productivity or creativity?
13. Do you think the fear of AI technology taking over jobs is justified? Why or why not?
14. How do you think AI technology will continue to evolve and impact different industries in the future?
15. What steps do you think individuals should take to prepare for the increasing presence of AI technology in the job market?

Individual Activities

πŸ“–πŸ’­ Vocabulary Meanings:

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Words

1. artificial
2. impact
3. unicorn
4. creativity
5. adapt
6. automate
7. insights
8. embrace
9. innovation
10. capabilities
11. reassures
12. enhance
13. responsibility
14. competitive
15. relevant

Meanings

(A) The duty to deal with something or of having control over someone
(B) Gives confidence to someone to remove doubts or fears
(C) Having a strong desire to be more successful than others
(D) The range of actions or tasks that someone or something can do
(E) The effect or influence of one person, thing, or action on another
(F) A startup company valued at over $1 billion
(G) The introduction of new things, ideas, or ways of doing something
(H) To accept or support willingly and enthusiastically
(I) To improve or augment something, especially its quality or value
(J) To make certain processes operate automatically by using machines or computers
(K) Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
(L) The use of imagination or original ideas to create something
(M) Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, typically as a copy of something natural
(N) Understandings or interpretations gained from experience or study
(O) Adjust or modify oneself to new conditions

πŸ”‘ Multiple Choice Questions:

1. According to Hovhannes Avoyan, who is responsible for the impact of AI on employment?
(a) AI technology itself
(b) The government
(c) The people who use AI
(d) The companies that develop AI
2. What is Picsart?
(a) A picture and video editing app
(b) A social media platform
(c) A unicorn company
(d) An AI technology company
3. How does Avoyan feel about AI technology?
(a) He believes it will replace human capabilities
(b) He thinks it is a threat to jobs
(c) He encourages people to embrace and learn how to use it effectively
(d) He suggests people should fear it
4. What skills does Avoyan suggest individuals focus on developing?
(a) Technical skills related to AI technology
(b) Physical strength and endurance
(c) Basic computer literacy
(d) Creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence
5. What does Avoyan believe is the potential of AI technology?
(a) It can enhance human capabilities
(b) It will replace all jobs
(c) It will eliminate the need for human creativity
(d) It will make humans obsolete
6. What does Avoyan believe individuals should do to stay relevant in the job market?
(a) Avoid using AI technology
(b) Stick to their current skill set
(c) Rely on AI technology to find new job opportunities
(d) Adapt and acquire new skills
7. What is Avoyan's view on the impact of AI on jobs?
(a) AI will completely replace all jobs
(b) AI itself will not steal jobs, but it is the people who use AI that may have an impact on employment
(c) AI will have no impact on employment
(d) AI will only impact certain industries
8. What is Avoyan's message about AI technology?
(a) It is a threat to jobs and should be avoided
(b) It is a powerful tool for creativity and innovation
(c) It is a tool that should only be used by experts
(d) It is a tool that will make humans obsolete

πŸ•΅οΈ True or False Questions:

The app has a valuation of over $1 billion, making it a unicorn company.
Avoyan doubts that AI itself will steal jobs.
Avoy struggles to see the importance of individuals adapting and acquiring new skills to stay relevant in the job market.
Picsart is a picture and video editing app that utilizes AI technology.
AI can be a powerful tool for creativity and innovation, according to Avoyan.
Avoyan discourages individuals from embracing AI technology and learning how to use it effectively.
Avoy recommends that individuals should focus on developing skills that are universally human.
Hovhannes Avoyan is the founder of the popular app Picsart.

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1. According to Hovhannes Avoyan, what is the impact of AI on jobs?
2. How does Avoyan believe AI can benefit industries and individuals?
3. What skills does Avoyan suggest individuals should focus on developing in order to stay relevant in the job market?
4. What does Avoyan believe is the responsibility of individuals when it comes to adapting to AI technology?
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