AI and Global Cooperation Part 2

Open Ended

Think about something at school that is annoying, confusing, or could run more smoothly. If you could build an AI to solve that exact problem, what would it do?

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Yesterday, you read the article “Global Adversaries and Allies Reach First Agreement on Containing AI Risks.” Based on the information in the entire text, which option best summarizes the central idea of the article?

• The summit at Bletchley Park was mainly about showing new AI products and letting tech companies demonstrate their latest inventions.

• Leaders from around the world met at the AI Safety Summit to discuss the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and agreed that international cooperation is necessary to manage AI risks.

• The purpose of the AI Safety Summit was to decide which countries should have the most power and control over global AI development.

• The United States and China refused to work with other countries during the summit, leading to a failed agreement on AI safety.

Multiple Choice

Which definition best matches the way legislation is used in paragraph 11?

• A government leader’s opinion about AI

• A proposed law that is being considered

• The process of enforcing existing laws

• A set of new rules or laws being created

Correct Answer: Definition 3

“A law or set of laws that is being created.”

Why it’s correct:
In paragraph 11, the text talks about countries creating new AI laws. They are in the process of developing rules. That matches the idea of legislation being created, not a single bill, not the general branch of government.

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Why the Other Definitions Are Incorrect

Definition 1 — “the process of making or enacting laws”

Incorrect because the sentence is referring to the laws themselves, not the process.

Definition 2 — “a proposed law that is being considered by a governing body”

Incorrect because legislation is not one proposed law (a bill). It refers to multiple laws or a legal framework.

Definition 4 — “the branch of government responsible for making law”

Incorrect because the paragraph isn’t talking about a legislature (Congress/Parliament). It’s talking about AI laws, not the people who make them.

Multiple Choice

Based on paragraphs 11–12, what is the author’s purpose in describing specific harms like wrongful arrests and faked photos?

• To show that the U.S. government is exaggerating the dangers of AI to gain more control

• To explain how current AI problems affect real people and emphasize the urgency of creating new safety rules

• To convince readers that other countries have already solved these AI problems

• To argue that AI should be banned worldwide before more technology is developed

Correct Answer: B

To explain how current AI problems affect real people and emphasize the urgency of creating new safety rules.

Why B is correct:

Paragraphs 11–12 list specific, real-world harms (wrongful arrests, faked photos hurting people).
The author includes these to show that AI is already causing problems now, which supports Harris’s message that action is urgent.
The examples help readers understand why AI regulation matters immediately.

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Why the Other Options Are Incorrect

A. “To show that the U.S. government is exaggerating the dangers of AI…”

❌ Incorrect because nothing in the text suggests exaggeration or mistrust.
The examples are used to highlight real harm, not to show overreaction.

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C. “To convince readers that other countries have already solved these AI problems.”

❌ Incorrect because the passage never says any country has solved these issues.
It focuses on global action still needed, not success stories.

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D. “To argue that AI should be banned worldwide…”

❌ Incorrect because the text does not call for banning AI.
It calls for regulation, safety, and cooperation, not elimination of the technology.

Open Ended

In paragraphs 13–15, the author describes actions taken by the U.S. and Britain to address AI risks. How does the author use comparison to show how these countries are responding in similar ways?

The author uses comparison to show that the U.S. and Britain are responding in similar ways to AI risks. The text states that the U.S. created a new AI safety institute and that “Sunak had announced a similar organization in Britain,” which shows both nations taking the same type of action. This comparison helps the reader understand that both countries recognize the same dangers and are working in parallel to improve AI safety.

Multiple Choice

How does the author’s use of both comparison and problem-and-example help support the overall purpose of the article?

• It suggests that the United States is the primary nation recognizing AI dangers and portrays other countries as simply reacting to its leadership.

• It emphasizes that multiple countries are taking comparable actions to address AI risks while also showing real examples of harm, helping readers see why worldwide cooperation and urgency are necessary.

• It argues that concerns about AI are overstated and presents most nations as largely unconcerned about potential problems.

• It frames the discussion around differences between nations and focuses attention on rivalry instead of shared worries about AI safety.

Correct Answer: B

It emphasizes that multiple countries are taking comparable actions to address AI risks while also showing real examples of harm, helping readers see why worldwide cooperation and urgency are necessary.

Why B is correct:

• The article compares how the U.S., Britain, and other countries are responding to AI risks.

• It also provides examples of AI-related harms (wrongful arrests, misinformation, etc.).

• This combination supports the purpose: showing that AI threats are real, shared, and require global teamwork and quick action.

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Why the Other Choices Are Incorrect

A. It suggests that the United States is the primary nation recognizing AI dangers and portrays other countries as simply reacting to its leadership.

❌ Incorrect because the text shows many countries—not just the U.S.—taking action.
It does not say other nations are simply following the U.S.; instead, it highlights cooperation.

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C. It argues that concerns about AI are overstated and presents most nations as largely unconcerned about potential problems.

❌ Incorrect because the article does the opposite:
It shows that countries are very concerned and actively creating legislation and safety institutes.

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D. It frames the discussion around differences between nations and focuses attention on rivalry instead of shared worries about AI safety.

❌ Incorrect because the structure emphasizes similarities, shared goals, and common risks.
The goal of the article is unity, not competition.

Multiple Choice

How does the author’s use of cause-and-effect and contrast in paragraphs 16–17 help communicate the author’s purpose?

• It shows that AI harms are minor and that the U.S. has already created stronger laws than other countries.

• It highlights how AI risks are growing and explains that the U.S. is moving slower than other nations, supporting the message that stronger laws and more cooperation are needed.

• It proves that only the European Union is responsible for solving AI problems while the U.S. waits for Congress to act.

• It shifts attention away from AI dangers and focuses mainly on political disagreements within the United States.

Correct Answer: B

It highlights how AI risks are growing and explains that the U.S. is moving slower than other nations, supporting the message that stronger laws and more cooperation are needed.

Why B is correct:

• Paragraph 16 explains the cause: AI can “supercharge disinformation,” worsen discrimination, and violate privacy.

• Paragraph 17 shows the contrast: other countries (especially the EU) are moving faster than the U.S. on AI laws.

• Together, these structures support the author’s purpose: the U.S. needs stronger laws and global cooperation because AI risks are increasing while other nations advance more quickly.

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Why the Other Choices Are Incorrect

A. “AI harms are minor and the U.S. has already created stronger laws…”

❌ Incorrect because paragraph 16 describes serious harms (disinformation, discrimination, privacy violations).
❌ The text never claims the U.S. already has stronger laws; in fact, it says the opposite — other countries are outpacing the U.S.

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C. “Only the European Union is responsible for solving AI problems…”

❌ Incorrect because the article says many countries are moving quickly, not just the EU.
❌ The U.S. is also working on AI issues but is limited without Congress, not waiting entirely.

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D. “Shifts attention away from AI dangers and focuses on political disagreements…”

❌ Incorrect because the focus stays on AI dangers and global progress, not U.S. political conflict.
❌ The structure is used to emphasize urgency, not political drama.

Open Ended

How does the author use cause-and-effect and contrast in paragraphs 16–17 to explain the message about the United States’ progress on AI regulation compared to other countries? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.