Some companies say they use smart robots called AI to look cool and smart. But sometimes, they are not telling the whole truth. For example, Amazon said their stores let people shop without paying at a cash register. But really, people in India help make it work. This is called AI washing, like saying you are very green when you are not.
Many companies say they use AI, but they might not really use it. They want people to think they are very smart and new. But often, they don't show real robot work. There are no clear rules about what AI is, so companies can say what they want. Some people are starting to make rules to stop this.
Original news source: What is 'AI washing' and why is it a problem? (BBC)
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– CHARADES
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will take turns acting out vocabulary words related to the article (e.g., smart, robot, shop, truth) without speaking, while the other groups guess the word.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Prepare a few questions related to the article (e.g., "Do you think companies should be honest about using AI?"). Have students walk around and ask each other the questions, then share their opinions with the class.
– MIND MAP
Instructions: On a large paper or whiteboard, write "AI" in the center. Have students brainstorm and add related words or phrases from the article (e.g., robots, truth, companies) to create a mind map together.
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Instructions: Pose a question related to the article, such as "What do you think about companies using AI?" Students first think about their answer individually, then pair up to discuss their thoughts, and finally share their conclusions with the class.
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Some companies say they use smart robots.
The smart robots are called AI.
People in India help Amazon.
The trick is called AI washing.
They want people to think they are smart to look good.
Some people want to make rules.
It is hard because there are no clear rules about AI.
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Some companies say they use smart robots called AI to cool and smart. But sometimes, they are not the whole truth. For example, Amazon said their stores let people shop without at a cash register. But really, people in India help make it work. This is called AI washing, like you are very green when you are not. companies say they use AI, but they might not really use it. They want to think they are very smart and new. But often, they don't real robot . There are no clear rules about what AI is, so companies can say what they want. Some people are starting to make rules to stop this.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a robot to you?
2. Do you like robots? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if a robot helped you shop?
4. What is a store?
5. Do you think it is good to use robots in stores? Why?
6. Have you ever seen a robot? Where?
7. What is something you want a robot to do for you?
8. How would you feel if a robot made a mistake?
9. Do you think companies should tell the truth about robots? Why?
10. What is something that makes you feel happy?
11. Do you think people will use more robots in the future? Why or why not?
12. How would you feel if you had a robot friend?
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