“A First For The Machines: AI Bot Beats Humans In Reading Test”

Open Ended

Think about a time when you or someone you know tried to outperform someone else at something. What does it mean to outperform someone, and what do you think helps a person (or even a machine) outperform others? Explain your answer with an example.

STEM: To outperform someone means to _, and I think people (or machines) can outperform others when _.

Multiple Choice

When people say a computer can “outperform” a human, what do they mean?

• The computer performs worse than the human

• The computer performs better or faster than the human

• The human and computer perform equally which makes it ethical

• The human teaches the computer how to act

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the ethical responsibility associated with technological advancement?

• Ensuring technology benefits society and minimizes harm

• Ignoring the impact of technology on people

• Focusing only on profit from technology

• Allowing technology to develop without any rules

Multiple Choice

What does the word artificial intelligence (AI) most likely mean?

• A kind of robot that can clean and cook

• A computer system that can think and learn like humans

• A robot that is a smart machine that can complete tasks on its own

• A video game with difficult levels

Multiple Choice

“Can You Tell Which Photo Was Created by AI?” is an example of an informational nonfiction text.
What does that mean?

• It tells a made-up story meant to entertain readers.

• It gives real facts and information about a topic.

• It shares the author’s personal opinions and beliefs.

• It uses imaginary characters to explain a lesson.

Multiple Choice

Where is this robot located?

• Houston, Texas

• New York, New York

• Tokyo, Japan

• London, England

• Beijing, China

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of tasks that artificial intelligence can perform, according to the text? (Select 3)

• Speech recognition

• Decision-making

• Cooking meals

• Image identification

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, what is a limitation of computers like Alexa when it comes to reading?

• They cannot answer any questions that they don't like or disagree with.

• They misunderstand what is said and lack critical or creative thinking.

• They can translate languages perfectly.

• They always give the correct answer.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main idea about AI's reading capabilities from the text evidence and inferences provided?

• AI can read and understand texts just like humans.

• AI can answer questions but does not truly understand the meaning.

• AI is better than humans at reading comprehension.

• AI never makes mistakes when reading.

Multiple Choice

What can the reader conclude about the credibility of computers when it comes to understanding texts?

• Their credibility is limited because they don’t truly understand what they read.

• Their credibility is strong because they can read faster than humans, and they are also 100% accurate.

• They are more credible than humans at finding and explaining facts.

• They always understand texts better than people do.

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of paragraphs 4–6 in “Tech Companies Work to Improve Machine Learning”?

• AI is improving quickly but still cannot fully think or understand like humans.

• AI can easily replace humans in all kinds of jobs, and it's our responsibility to build skills that AI can't replicate.

• AI is only useful for search engines and voice assistants like Alexa and Siri, and will continue to get better.

• AI researchers have stopped trying to make computers smarter, because it could lead to society relying too much on AI.

Multiple Choice

Based on paragraphs 7–9 of “Tech Companies Work to Improve Machine Learning,” what can the reader infer about the abilities of AI compared to humans?

• AI shows no errors in reading comprehension once programmed correctly.

• AI can interpret general text and emotions with greater accuracy than humans.

• AI completely understands all the information it processes faster than any person, and humanity will have to adapt to compete with AI.

• AI can perform well on specific reading tasks but still lacks full human-level understanding.

Multiple Choice

Based on paragraphs 5-6, what can you conclude about artificial intelligence?

• AI is reliable and always provides correct answers.

• AI systems are mainly focused on improving voice assistants like Alexa.

• AI has improved but still makes too many mistakes to be useful.

• AI is becoming more useful in real world applications.

Open Ended

What do the test results in the article show about the current strengths and weaknesses of artificial intelligence compared to human intelligence? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, which member of the Carolina Panthers intercepted the most passes in the 2015 season?

• Josh Norman

• Kurt Coleman

• Cam Newton

• Luke Kuechly

Multiple Choice

In the section titled “Fumbles on Pro Football Question,” why does the author use the word “fumbled” to describe the AI’s mistake?

• To show that the AI performed well under pressure, like a skilled football player.

• To suggest that the AI intentionally made a mistake.

• To make the AI’s error sound humorous by comparing it to a dropped football.

• To emphasize that the AI doesn’t understand how football works.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why it is important for companies to act responsibly when developing AI technologies?

• Because AI can make mistakes that impact people's lives.

• Because AI is always correct and needs no supervision.

• Because AI can replace all human jobs immediately.

• Because AI does not require ethical considerations.

Open Ended

As artificial intelligence becomes better at reading, writing, and thinking like humans, what ethical responsibilities do companies like Microsoft and Alibaba have when creating and using these technologies? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.