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 mimic | Can’t handle something |
| Cutting edge | Disparate |
| A unique perspective | Cross-pollination |
| Tackling | Shrink their ranks |
Watch the TED talk by Anthony GoldBloom to see if these questions are TRUE or FALSE.
- By the time Yahli goes to college the jobs her parents do will be more focused on drama?
- The 2013 Oxford University study estimated that one in every two jobs will be more risky?
- His company ‘Kaggle’ operates on the cutting edge of machine learning?
- Machine learning made its way into industry in the 1990s?
- Algorithms will never be able to match the grading abilities of high-school
- A machine can read millions of essays within minutes?
- A limitation of machines is they have to learn from past data?
- Percy Spencer invented the microwave to save lives during World War 2?
- Machines cannot compete with humans when it comes to tackling novel situations?
- In the future machines will reduce the number of lawyers and doctors we need?
- 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?