Some people don't want to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work or lives. Sabine Zetteler, who has a communications agency in London, thinks AI doesn't create good content. She believes that using AI takes away the creativity and personal touch that humans bring. Many people like her worry that AI makes work less joyful and personal.
Florence Achery, who owns a yoga business, also doesn't like AI. She is concerned about how AI affects the environment and feels it doesn't fit with her business values. Achery thinks AI can help in some cases, like for people with disabilities, but she's unsure about its long-term benefits. Others, like Sierra Hansen, worry that using AI too much might make people less good at thinking and solving problems.
On the other hand, some people are starting to use AI even if they didn't want to at first. Jackie Adams, who works in digital marketing, was worried about AI's environmental impact and thought it might make people lazy. But when her coworkers started using AI, she felt she had to try it too. Now, she sees AI as a helpful tool for her job. This shows that while some people are accepting AI, they still think about how it affects creativity and thinking.
Original news source: The people refusing to use AI (BBC)
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Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will take turns picking a word or phrase related to artificial intelligence (e.g., creativity, technology, environment). One member will act out the word without speaking, while the others guess what it is.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Create a simple survey with questions about AI (e.g., "Do you think AI is helpful or harmful?"). Students will walk around the classroom, ask their classmates the questions, and note their responses. Afterward, discuss the results as a class.
– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: Provide students with key points from the article. In pairs, they will create catchy headlines that summarize the main ideas. After 10 minutes, each pair will share their headlines with the class.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Pose a question related to the article, such as "What are the pros and cons of using AI?" Students think individually for a minute, then pair up to discuss their ideas before sharing with the larger group.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Choose vocabulary words from the article (e.g., creativity, environment, technology). One student will draw a picture representing the word on the board while others guess what it is. Rotate roles for more practice.
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She thinks AI does not create good content and takes away creativity.
She feels it does not match her business values and is worried about its impact on the environment.
She believes that AI makes work less joyful and personal, taking away the human touch.
She thinks AI could help people with disabilities.
She was worried about AI's environmental impact and thought it might make people lazy.
Her coworkers started using AI, so she decided to try it too.
They worry that it might make people less good at thinking and solving problems.
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Some don't want to use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work or lives. Sabine Zetteler, who has a communications agency in London, thinks AI doesn't create good content. She believes that using AI takes away the creativity and personal that bring. Many people like her worry that AI work less joyful and personal. Florence Achery, who owns a yoga business, also doesn't like AI. She is concerned about how AI affects the environment and feels it doesn't fit with her business values. Achery AI can help in some cases, like for people with , but she's unsure about its long-term benefits. Others, like Sierra Hansen, worry that using AI too much might make people less at thinking and solving problems. On the other hand, some people are to use AI even if they didn't want to at first. Adams, who works in digital marketing, was worried about AI's environmental and it might make people lazy. But when her coworkers started using AI, she felt she had to try it too. Now, she sees AI as a helpful tool for her job. This shows that while some people are accepting AI, they still think about how it affects and thinking.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is your opinion about using robots or computers to help with work?
2. Do you think using AI can make people less creative? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if you had to use AI for your homework?
4. Do you like the idea of using technology in your daily life? Why?
5. What is a job you think should never use AI?
6. How do you think AI can help people with disabilities?
7. Do you think it is important to keep human creativity in work? Why?
8. What would you do if your friends started using AI but you didn't want to?
9. How do you feel about the idea that AI can make people lazy?
10. Do you think AI can help the environment? Why or why not?
11. What is a situation where you think using AI would be a good idea?
12. How would you feel if AI made decisions for you?
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