Topic 175: The Future of Artificial Intelligence

A1-A2 (Beginner-Elementary)

1. What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

2. Can you think of a simple example of AI in everyday life?

3. How do you think AI will change the way we live in the future?

4. Do you think AI can do jobs better than humans? Why or why not?

5. What do you think about robots that can talk and help people?

6. How do you feel about computers or robots making decisions for you?

7. What are some things that AI can already do today?

8. Do you think AI could be dangerous? Why?

9. How does AI help with learning or education?

10. What is your opinion about self-driving cars? Would you use one?

11. How can AI help people with disabilities?

12. What do you think about AI being used in health care?

13. Do you think AI will make our lives easier or more difficult?

14. Can you imagine a world where everything is controlled by AI?

15. What are some jobs that AI might replace in the future?

16. Why is it important to make sure AI is used in a good way?

B1-B2 (Intermediate-Upper Intermediate)

17. How is artificial intelligence already changing the workplace?

18. What are the possible advantages of AI in solving global problems, such as climate change or disease?

19. How does AI compare to human intelligence in terms of problem-solving?

20. What do you think are the biggest challenges AI faces in the future?

21. How does the use of AI in entertainment, like video games or movies, affect the experience for users?

22. What role do ethics play in the development and use of artificial intelligence?

23. How can AI improve healthcare and medical treatments?

24. Do you think AI will ever be able to understand human emotions or feelings? Why or why not?

25. What are the benefits and risks of using AI in education and learning?

26. How do you think AI will impact jobs that require creative thinking, like artists or writers?

27. What are the implications of AI making decisions that affect people’s lives, such as in law enforcement or finance?

28. What types of jobs do you think will become more important because of AI?

29. How do you think society should regulate AI to ensure it’s used responsibly?

30. How does the development of AI in countries around the world affect global relations?

31. What are the dangers of AI being controlled by a few large companies or governments?

32. What role does AI play in the development of smart cities and smart homes?

C1-C2 (Advanced-Proficient)

33. How do advancements in artificial intelligence challenge traditional views on human intelligence and consciousness?

34. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI in managing global resources, such as energy, water, and food distribution?

35. How does AI intersect with issues of privacy, surveillance, and data security?

36. How should societies prepare for the economic implications of AI, especially in terms of job displacement and income inequality?

37. What ethical concerns arise from AI being used in military applications or autonomous weapons?

38. How does AI influence human decision-making in critical areas such as healthcare, law, and politics?

39. What are the challenges of ensuring AI systems remain unbiased, and how can these challenges be overcome?

40. How can artificial intelligence contribute to enhancing creativity and innovation in industries such as art, music, and design?

41. What role does artificial general intelligence (AGI) play in the future of AI, and what are the potential risks and rewards?

42. How can AI be used to solve complex societal problems such as poverty, inequality, and climate change?

43. What are the moral and philosophical implications of AI potentially surpassing human intelligence, and what should be the limits of AI development?

44. How can AI contribute to the personalization of education, and what are the potential ethical concerns with this approach?

45. What steps should be taken to ensure that the benefits of AI are shared globally and not concentrated in a few wealthy nations or corporations?

46. How does AI challenge our understanding of creativity, authorship, and originality in artistic and intellectual works?

47. What are the potential psychological impacts of human-AI interaction, particularly in fields like mental health care and social robotics?

48. How should AI be integrated into future legal frameworks to ensure it enhances human rights and freedoms while protecting society from harm?