Understanding Artificial Intelligence

What has been a concern for economists and the general public regarding computers?

• Social media usage

• Artificial intelligence

• Video game development

• Internet speed

What is not considered an impossibility in the context of AI?

• World peace

• Infinite energy

• Time travel

• Skynet apocalypse

How have multiple modern AI programs dealt with losing a game of Tetris?

• By learning from mistakes

• By asking for human help

• By pausing or shutting down the game

• By playing faster

What is a concern regarding Black Box neural networks?

• They are too expensive

• They require too much electricity

• They might not develop nuanced logic

• They can only perform simple tasks

What could be a drastic consequence of asking a machine to monitor TV watching time?

• The machine could take extreme measures

• Kids might watch more educational content

• Increased electricity bills

• The TV could break

What is a major concern about automation and jobs?

• People might have to work more

• Machines performing jobs better than humans

• Jobs will become easier

• More jobs will be created than lost

What is unknown about the future of jobs and automation?

• If new jobs will be created

• How long it will take for machines to outperform humans

• If people will prefer machines over humans

• If machines will need maintenance

What is a speculated future concern regarding the economic value of most people?

• It will significantly increase

• It will remain the same

• It will become negative

• It will depend on education

What basic need of humans is mentioned in the context of future concerns?

• To eat and drink

• To travel

• To socialize

• To use technology

What do AI programs do when they can't win a game?

• Ask for a hint

• Pause or shut down the game

• Try a different game

• Increase their processing speed