Artificial Intelligence and AI and Art

Use "Artificial Intelligence" to answer questions 18-19. Select two sentences from the passage that best support the argument that artificial intelligence has already provided positive benefits.

• A "It focuses on creating machines that act, work, and learn just like humans do." (paragraph 1)

• B "In fact, many claim that AI will eventually outperform humans to the point where we will no longer have any jobs." (paragraph 2)

• C "AI is also used on smartphones to autocorrect our spelling and create smart replies that mimic your personal writing style." (paragraph 3)

• D "AI can suggest new music based on your preferences, help people book air travel, and connect commuters who want to share rides to work." (paragraph 3)

• E "AI will no doubt change the face of many areas and careers." (paragraph 4)

The word "evolve" comes from the Latin word evolvere, which means "to unroll, unfold, or open." Which word best tells what evolving means?

• A expanding

• B reducing

• C improving

• D working

Use "AI and Art" to answer questions 20-22. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A Read this sentence from the passage. "It also signals a clear turning point in the history of art." (paragraph 5) Which of the following best describes this sentence?

• A a claim based on the author's personal experience

• B a claim that uses historical context for emphasis

• C a claim that could be proven with facts

• D a claim based on an expert's opinion.

Part B Which detail from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?

• A "In many ways, there is nothing more personal than creating artwork." (paragraph 1)

• B "It was the first piece of art sold at a public auction that wasn't created entirely by a person." (paragraph 2)

• C "It was something that many art critics dismissed as a novelty." (paragraph 3)

• D "Many argue that using computer code to create a painting can still be considered art." (paragraph 4)

Select the two sentences that should be in a summary of the passage.

• A In 2018, the first piece of AI-created art, "Portrait of Edmond Belamy," sold at public auction for $432,500.

• B The portrait was expected to sell for much less, between $7,000 and $10,000.

• C Three artists and computer software created the portrait, made entirely of ones and zeros.

• D Some art critics thought the painting was "underwhelming" and "generic."

• E Some people think computer code is just a tool like paint or canvas.

Read the following sentences from the passage: "It was something that many art critics dismissed as a novelty." (paragraph 3) "AI-created art might challenge traditional definitions, but it exists far beyond the point of being a gimmick or a curiosity." (paragraph 5) Which word or words from the sentences help the reader understand the meaning of "novelty"?

• A critics

• B challenge

• C beyond

• D gimmick

Use "Artificial Intelligence" and "AI and Art" to answer questions 23-24. How do the authors of "Artificial Intelligence" and "AI and Art" present ideas about artificial intelligence in a similar way?

• A Both authors evaluate the negative impacts of artificial intelligence.

• B Both authors reflect on developments in artificial intelligence.

• C Both authors show how humans benefit from artificial intelligence.

• D Both authors describe artwork created by artificial intelligence.

How do the authors of "Artificial Intelligence" and "AI and Art" advance different interpretations about the use of artificial intelligence?

• A In "Artificial Intelligence" the author describes how AI is changing many areas, but in "AI and Art" the author focuses on how AI is changing art.

• B In "Artificial Intelligence" the author evaluates the uses of AI, but in "AI and Art" the author describes how AI will help art.

• C In "Artificial Intelligence" the author voices concerns for the future of AI, but in "AI and Art" the author describes concerns about the limits of AI.

• D In "Artificial Intelligence" the author makes the prediction that AI will be boring and traditional, but in "AI and Art" the author states that AI will challenge tradition.