Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“AI (Artificial Intelligence)” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding AI
1. What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
2. Can you name some devices that use AI?
3. How does AI affect our daily lives?
4. What is the difference between AI and human intelligence?
5. Do you think AI can think like humans?

II. AI in Technology
6. How is AI used in smartphones?
7. What are the benefits of AI in healthcare?
8. Can AI be dangerous in technology?
9. How does AI change the way we communicate?
10. What is your favorite AI technology and why?

III. AI in the Workplace
11. Can AI replace human jobs?
12. What jobs are safe from AI?
13. How can AI improve work efficiency?
14. Should people be worried about AI in the workplace?
15. What skills should we learn to work alongside AI?

IV. Ethics of AI
16. Should there be laws controlling AI?
17. Can AI make fair decisions?
18. How can we ensure AI is used for good?
19. Is it ethical to have AI perform all our tasks?
20. How can AI affect privacy?

V. AI in Entertainment
21. How does AI change movies and music?
22. What is an AI-generated piece of art?
23. Can AI create new forms of entertainment?
24. Do you like movies about AI?
25. How does AI affect video games?

VI. AI and Education
26. How can AI help in education?
27. Do you think AI teachers could replace human teachers?
28. What are the advantages of AI in learning?
29. Can AI personalize education?
30. What subjects could AI teach best?

VII. AI and Future Society
31. What will society look like with advanced AI?
32. Can AI solve global problems?
33. How will AI change transportation?
34. What are your fears about AI in the future?
35. What excites you about AI in the future?

VIII. AI and Creativity
36. Can AI be creative?
37. How does AI help artists and musicians?
38. Can AI write a book or a poem?
39. Do you think AI-created art is real art?
40. What would you like to create with AI?

IX. AI in Science
41. How does AI help in scientific research?
42. Can AI make new scientific discoveries?
43. How does AI help in space exploration?
44. What is the role of AI in medicine?
45. Can AI predict natural disasters?

X. The Evolution of AI
46. How has AI evolved over the years?
47. What was the first AI ever created?
48. How do you think AI will evolve in the future?
49. What is the most surprising advancement in AI?
50. How fast is AI developing?

XI. Public Perception of AI
51. How do people in your country view AI?
52. Why do some people fear AI?
53. What are common misconceptions about AI?
54. How can we educate people about AI?
55. Do you think AI is portrayed accurately in the media?

XII. Personal Interaction with AI
56. Have you ever interacted with an AI?
57. Would you like to have an AI assistant?
58. How does AI affect your personal life?
59. Would you trust an AI with personal information?
60. What is one question you would ask an AI?