Some smart computer programs might change a lot of jobs soon. A big money group says these smart programs could change 4 out of 10 jobs. The boss of this money group says this might make some people have more money than others. If you have a job in a place with lots of money, these smart programs might change your job more. Some people might get more money because they can do their job better with these programs, but some might lose their jobs.
The money group says we need to help people who might lose their jobs. They say we should teach these people new things so they can work with the smart programs. Right now, some important people are talking about these smart programs in a big meeting. They are from all over the world. Some places are making rules for how to use these smart programs safely.
Original news source: AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says (BBC)
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Instructions: Have the class discuss their opinions on the topic of smart computer programs changing jobs. Divide the class into small groups and give each group a list of questions to discuss, such as "Do you think smart programs will make some people have more money than others? Why or why not?" After the discussion, each group will share their opinions with the class.
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Some jobs might change or be replaced by smart computer programs.
Four out of ten jobs could be changed by these smart programs.
People might have more money if they have a job in a place with lots of money.
Some people might lose their jobs if they can do their job better with these programs.
The money group says we should teach these people new things so they can work with the smart programs.
Important people from all over the world are talking about these smart programs in a big meeting.
Some places are making rules for how to use these smart programs safely.
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Some smart computer programs might a lot of soon. A big money group says these smart programs could change 4 out of 10 jobs. The boss of this money group says this might make some people have more than others. If you have a job in a with lots of money, these smart programs might change your job more. Some people might get more money because they can do their job better with these , but some might their jobs. The money group says we need to help people who might lose their jobs. They say we should teach these people new things so they can work with the smart programs. Right now, some important people are about these smart programs in a big . They are from all over the world. Some places are making rules for how to use these smart programs safely.
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1. What are smart computer programs?
2. How would you feel if a smart computer program changed your job?
3. Do you like the idea of smart computer programs changing jobs? Why or why not?
4. What do you think might happen if some people have more money than others because of these smart programs?
5. How do you think these smart programs can help people do their jobs better?
6. Do you think it's important to help people who might lose their jobs because of these smart programs? Why or why not?
7. What new things do you think people should learn to work with smart programs?
8. Have you ever been to a big meeting where important people talk about something? How did you feel?
9. Do you think it's a good idea for places to make rules for using smart programs safely? Why or why not?
10. How do you think smart programs could change the world?
11. What would you do if a smart program changed your job?
12. Can you think of any other ways that smart programs might affect people's lives?
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