People who make video games are worried about losing their jobs because of computers called AI. Jess, who makes art for games, is scared that AI might take over her job. Some bosses think AI can help make games faster and better. But many workers think AI might actually take away their jobs. They are not sure if AI will really help them be more creative.
AI can do some things quickly, but it might make mistakes that artists have to fix. Jess thinks this means artists won't get to make new things, just fix AI's work. Chris, who used to make games, is worried small game companies might have problems with AI copying other games. Some people, like Borislav, think AI can help make games more fun. But most game makers want to make sure people, not just computers, keep making games special.
Original news source: How AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will take turns acting out words or phrases related to video games and AI without speaking. The rest of the class will guess what they are acting out. This helps with vocabulary and encourages teamwork.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Students will draw key terms from the article (like "AI," "games," "artist," etc.) on the board while their classmates guess the words. This activity promotes vocabulary recognition and visual learning.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Students will think about a question related to the article, such as, "Do you think AI is good for video game makers?" They will then discuss their thoughts with a partner before sharing with the class. This encourages speaking and listening skills.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: The teacher will ask a question, such as, "Is AI good or bad for video games?" Students will walk around the classroom and ask their classmates for their opinions, tallying the results on a chart. This helps with speaking practice and understanding different perspectives.
– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: Students will work in small groups to create a catchy headline for the article. They will then share their headlines with the class. This activity promotes creativity and summarization skills.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Jess is a person who makes art for video games.
Jess is scared that AI might take her job.
Some bosses think AI can help make games faster and better.
Many workers think AI might take away their jobs.
Jess thinks artists will just fix AI's work, not make new things.
Chris is a person who used to make games. He is worried small game companies might have problems with AI copying other games.
Most game makers want to keep people making games special.
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People who make video games are worried about losing their jobs because of computers called AI. Jess, who makes art for games, is scared that AI might over her job. Some bosses AI can help make games faster and . But many think AI might actually take away their jobs. They are not sure if AI will really help them be more creative. AI can do some things quickly, but it might make mistakes that artists have to fix. Jess thinks this means artists won't get to make new things, just fix AI's work. Chris, who to make games, is worried game companies might have problems with AI copying other games. Some , like Borislav, think AI can help make games more fun. But most game makers want to make sure people, not just computers, keep games special.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a video game?
2. Do you like playing video games? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if a robot made your favorite game?
4. Do you think computers can make good art? Why?
5. What is a job?
6. How would you feel if you lost your job?
7. Do you think people should make games or computers? Why?
8. What is your favorite game?
9. How would you feel if a robot made a mistake in a game?
10. Do you think robots can help people? Why or why not?
11. What is fun about making games?
12. How would you feel if you could make a game with a robot?
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