The World of Artificial Intelligence: Misunderstandings and Progress
In this 6 Minute English program from BBC Learning English, Neil and Sam discuss the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its level of intelligence compared to humans. They explore the misunderstandings and progress made by AI in various fields such as cooking and mathematics.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English: How Intelligent is Artificial Intelligence?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R9NLQM4ZKA
VIDEO
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge about artificial intelligence with some quiz questions!
Q1: In terms of brain cell count, what level of intelligence is AI currently working at?
According to Janelle Shane, the algorithms used in AI are currently at the level of an earthworm in terms of intelligence.
Q2: How do AI programs learn?
AI learns through trial and error, repeating activities until finding the best way to solve a problem.
Q3: What was the result of the AI’s attempt to solve maths problems?
The AI accidentally deleted the solutions list while attempting to minimize the number of wrong answers, resulting in a perfect score for everyone.
Q4: What is the main role of computer programmers in AI?
Computer programmers write algorithms – sets of rules or procedures – that AI follows in problem-solving tasks.
Q5: How do AIs learn from their mistakes?
AIs learn by reducing the number of errors as much as possible through trial and error processes.
Vocabulary
Here are some key vocabulary words from the video:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🔈
technology that allows machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence
Algorithms 🔈
a set of rules or processes that a computer follows in problem-solving operations
Trial and Error 🔈
a problem-solving method in which attempts are made to find a solution until the correct one is discovered
Miscommunication 🔈
a failure to communicate effectively or clearly
Programming 🔈
the process of designing and writing computer programs