The boss of a big company that makes smart computer parts is sure that smart computers will be safe. He thinks that smart people all over the world will make rules and ways to keep smart computers safe. Some people are worried because smart computers are being made very fast. But the boss thinks it's good when companies try to be the best because it helps make smart computers better.
The boss's company is doing really well because lots of people want their smart computer parts. But they have some problems because the United States doesn't want China to get too good at making smart computers. So, the boss's company is talking to the United States to follow the rules about selling their parts in China. Even though the United States and China are not getting along, the boss's company still needs parts from countries in Asia.
The boss is also working with the government in Singapore to make a big smart computer program. Singapore is a good place for his company because there are many new companies there that work with smart computers and lots of places that keep computer information safe. The boss thinks that if they do a good job in Singapore, other places and businesses can use what they learn to get better, just like big internet companies in the United States did.
Original news source: Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students will read the article and write a summary of the main points. They should focus on the boss's perspective on smart computers and the challenges his company is facing. After they have written their summaries, they will share them with the class.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: In groups of three or four, students will discuss their opinions on the boss's views on smart computers. They should consider whether they agree or disagree with his perspective and why. Each group will then present their opinions to the class, and a class poll will be conducted to see how many students agree or disagree with the boss.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into two teams. Each team will take turns choosing a vocabulary word from the article and drawing it on the board. The other team must guess the word within a certain time limit. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions: In pairs, students will create a list of pros and cons for the boss's company and their perspective on smart computers. They should consider the advantages and disadvantages of smart computers, as well as the potential benefits and risks for the company. After they have completed their lists, they will share and discuss their ideas with the class.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In small groups, students will discuss and make predictions about the future of smart computers and the boss's company. They should consider how technology will continue to develop and the potential impact on society. Each group will then present their predictions to the class, and a class discussion will follow.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
The boss thinks that smart computers will be safe because smart people all over the world will make rules and ways to keep them safe.
Some people are worried because they think that making smart computers too quickly might not give enough time to make sure they are safe.
The boss's company is doing well because a lot of people want their smart computer parts.
The United States doesn't want China to be good at making smart computers because they want to be the best and don't want China to take their place.
The boss's company is talking to the United States about selling their parts in China.
Singapore is a good place for the boss's company because there are many new companies there that work with smart computers and lots of places that keep computer information safe.
The boss thinks that if they do a good job in Singapore, other places and businesses can use what they learn to get better, just like big internet companies in the United States did.
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The boss of a big company that s smart computer parts is sure that smart computers will be safe. He that smart all over the world will make rules and ways to keep smart computers safe. Some people are worried because smart computers are being made very fast. But the boss thinks it's good when companies try to be the best because it helps make smart s better. The boss's company is doing really well because of people want their smart computer parts. But they have some problems because the United States doesn't want China to get too good at making smart computers. So, the boss's company is to the United States to follow the rules about selling their parts in China. Even though the United States and China are not along, the boss's company still needs parts from countries in Asia. The boss is also working with the government in Singapore to make a big computer . Singapore is a good place for his company because there are many new companies there that work with smart computers and lots of that keep computer information safe. The boss thinks that if they do a job in Singapore, other places and can use what they learn to get better, just like big internet companies in the United States did.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think a smart computer is?
2. How would you feel if smart computers were not safe?
3. Do you like it when companies try to be the best? Why or why not?
4. What problems does the boss's company have with China?
5. How do you think the boss's company is talking to the United States?
6. Do you think it's important for the boss's company to follow the rules about selling their parts in China? Why or why not?
7. What do you think is good about Singapore for the boss's company?
8. How do you think the boss's company can make a big smart computer program?
9. Why do you think the boss thinks other places and businesses can use what they learn in Singapore?
10. Do you know any big internet companies in the United States? What do they do?
11. How do you think smart computers can get better?
12. Do you think it's important for smart computers to be safe? Why or why not?
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