Newsy's Latest Tech News

Newsy's Latest Tech News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Computers, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Microsoft is laying off 50 journalists, replacing them with AI to curate news for MSN, Edge, and apps. Critics argue AI may not adhere to editorial standards, risking inappropriate content. Meanwhile, Amazon is shutting down its Echo Look, a virtual fashion assistant, by July 24th. The device, which provided fashion feedback via Alexa, has already discontinued its camera feature. Additionally, Newsy offers free opinion-free headlines available for streaming.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Microsoft is laying off journalists?

To focus on other projects

To use AI for news curation

To improve news quality

To cut costs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern do critics have about AI replacing journalists at Microsoft?

AI might be too expensive

AI may not follow editorial guidelines

AI could write biased articles

AI might not be fast enough

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary function of Amazon's Echo Look device?

To control smart home devices

To play music

To provide weather updates

To offer fashion advice

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will Amazon completely shut down the Echo Look service?

June 1st

July 24th

August 15th

September 30th

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you find opinion-free headlines from Newsy?

In newspapers

On cable TV

Wherever you stream content

On social media