Learning Through TED – Anthony Goldbloom

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Vocabulary from the Ted Talk. Discuss the meaning of these words and

expressions with you teacher:

To mimicCan’t handle something
Cutting edgeDisparate
A unique perspectiveCross-pollination
TacklingShrink their ranks

Watch the TED talk by Anthony GoldBloom to see if these questions are TRUE or FALSE.

  1. By the time Yahli goes to college the jobs her parents do will be more focused on drama?
  2. The 2013 Oxford University study estimated that one in every two jobs will be more risky?
  3. His company ‘Kaggle’ operates on the cutting edge of machine learning?
  4. Machine learning made its way into industry in the 1990s?
  5. Algorithms will never be able to match the grading abilities of high-school
  6. A machine can read millions of essays within minutes?
  7. A limitation of machines is they have to learn from past data?
  8. Percy Spencer invented the microwave to save lives during World War 2?
  9. Machines cannot compete with humans when it comes to tackling novel situations?
  10. In the future machines will reduce the number of lawyers and doctors we need?
  11. Machines will take over marketing campaigns in the future?

Q&A

  • How do you think AI is currently being used in our daily lives?
  • Can you think of any potential benefits of AI technology?
  • Do you believe AI will replace human jobs in the future?
  • How do you feel about AI-powered virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa?
  • Can you think of any potential risks or dangers of relying heavily on AI?
  • What role do you think AI should play in education?
  • How can AI help with climate change?
  • Should there be regulations and guidelines in place for the development and use of AI technology?
  • How do you think AI will affect the future of healthcare?
  • What are your thoughts on the use of AI in diagnosing and treating medical conditions?
  • In what ways do you think AI can improve customer service experiences?
  • Can AI systems ever replace human teachers in the classroom?
  • Do you believe AI will have a significant impact on the entertainment industry? If so, how?
  • Can AI ever truly understand and empathise with human emotions?