Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
There is growing concern about how artificial intelligence (AI) is used. While AI provides many benefits, it can also create some problems. In this essay, I will discuss both the pros and cons and whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Most people agree that AI can help free up human time and energy by automating tasks. This will allow humans to focus on more creative activities. It is already being used to replace humans in tedious tasks such as data entry and cleaning. In addition to this, AI can also improve accuracy for certain tasks since AI does not get tired and make mistakes because of that. It can also process data much faster than humans. For example, a new AI system can suggest correct treatments for 94% of cases with eye conditions. The benefits that AI brings can assist humans in various tasks, from simple to complicated ones, and allow us to focus on creating even greater inventions.
On the other hand, there are also some potential drawbacks of using AI. Since AI is used to automate tasks, it could lead to job losses for millions of people. It is estimated that 3-14% of people will lose their jobs to AI by 2030. Another key thing to consider is that AI can increase disinformation. It is impossible to distinguish between a real video and a fake one generated by AI, which makes it easier to spread false information. However, these problems can be solved by training humans to work with AI and creating laws to control how AI is used.
All things considered, AI has some potential drawbacks, such as job losses and spreading disinformation. However, I believe the benefits, such as improving accuracy and processing speeds, are far greater. If we make sure AI is used responsibly, it can help us create a better and more efficient world.
(Adapted from ILSW 12)
