What is one of the key ethical concerns mentioned regarding AI?

• Enhanced productivity

• Privacy, job displacement, and accountability

• Reduced hiring costs

• Increased reliance on technology

How has AI affected the hiring process?

• Made it slower

• Reduced the number of applicants

• Streamlined recruitment but raised debates over bias and transparency

• Eliminated human oversight

What sectors are mentioned as relying heavily on machine learning?

• • Education and agriculture

• Healthcare and finance

• Retail and tourism

• Transportation and energy

Why do policymakers face challenges concerning AI?

• Lack of technological knowledge

• • Balancing technological progress with safeguarding societal values

• Overabundance of resources

• • High costs of implementation

What natural disasters are intensified by rising global temperatures?

• Tornadoes and tsunamis

• Hurricanes, wildfires, and floods

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• Droughts and landslides

What is the main reason for investing in renewable energy?

• To increase profits for companies

• To mitigate the effects of climate change

• To reduce energy consumption

• To eliminate fossil fuels immediately

Name one obstacle to transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

• Lack of public interest

• Resistance from fossil fuel industries or the high costs of green technologies

• Overproduction of renewable energy

• Shortage of labor in green sectors

What international agreement is mentioned in the paragraph?

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The Paris Accord

• The Green Deal

• The Climate Pact

What is the common theme in humanity’s exploration history?

• • Fear of the unknown

• Technological stagnation

• Unyielding curiosity and determination

• Avoidance of risks

What was a significant milestone mentioned in the history of exploration?

• Discovery of the New World

• Apollo moon landing

• Invention of the airplane

• Exploration of the Arctic