The topic of AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is popular and timely these days, so it is important that you have enough vocabulary to use when talking about it. It is imperative that you prepare for this topic and learn some very helpful words and expressions that can help you explain your ideas effectively, especially when answering Part 3 questions.
Below is not just a list of words that you can use, but also ideas and sample answers that you can gain insights from to learn how to talk about AI. Using topic-specific vocabulary and collocations helps you demonstrate lexical variety, which is important if you want to express your ideas precisely and effectively. Spend time learning these words and practice using them in your own sentences.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – TOPIC VOCABULARY
Definitions are sourced from Britannica and IBM
1. AI Technology
- artificial intelligence (AI) — the ability of a digital computer or a computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent human behaviors
- machine learning — a discipline within artificial intelligence and computer science focused on implementing computer software that learns autonomously by identifying patterns and making data-based decisions without being explicitly programmed for every scenario
- generative AI — artificial intelligence (AI) that can create original content such as text, images, video, audio, or software code in response to a user’s prompt or request [IBM]
- AI-powered tools — software programs or applications that use artificial intelligence (AI); the ability of a computer or machine to simulate human intelligence, reasoning, learning, and problem-solving, to perform specific tasks automatically and efficiently
- AI system — the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with human intellectual processes, such as reasoning, discovering meaning, generalizing, or learning from past experience
- algorithm — a systematic procedure that produces the answer to a question or the solution to a problem in a finite number of steps
- AI-generated content — refers to any text, image, audio, video, or software code created by artificial intelligence models rather than humans
What do you know about AI technology? Well, first of all, AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which mimics human intelligence through the use of computer technology. It helps people work faster and more efficiently. One good example that we can all relate to these days is the use of generative AI, which allows people to create images, videos, and text in a short amount of time simply by giving a detailed prompt to AI. This is revolutionary because it allows people to produce content much more quickly. However, because of its speed and capabilities, it can also take people’s jobs away, leaving a lot of people jobless.
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2. AI in Everyday Life
- smart device — an electronic device that can connect to the internet and perform tasks using advanced technology
- voice recognition — the ability of electronic devices to understand and respond to spoken commands
- facial recognition — an automated recognition and biometric technology that analyzes unique physical or behavioral traits—specifically facial contours and features—to verify or identify an individual
- personalized recommendations — suggestions made by a system based on a person’s interests, behavior, or previous choices
- chatbot — a computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users through automated text or voice interactions
- smart home technology — integrates internet-connected devices, sensors, and home networking to allow remote monitoring, automation, and control of household systems such as lighting, security, thermostats, and appliances
| Do you think AI will become more common in our everyday lives? Definitely! And I believe it has already taken over people’s lives these days. People nowadays are too reliant on their smart devices, whether at home or at work. For example, there’s facial recognition and voice recognition to access their phones, houses, or offices. There are also chatbots acting as customer representatives whenever people need to ask questions or file complaints about products or services, and the list goes on and on. AI has already become part of our everyday lives, and I believe it will become even more sophisticated in the future. It will continue to change the way people live, work, and interact with technology on a daily basis.
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3. AI Risks and Ethics
- privacy concerns — refer to the fears, risks, and objections raised when personal autonomy, dignity, or control over personal information is threatened or compromised
- data privacy — is closely linked to data protection, which is a species of privacy law that controls access to information relating to individuals
- ethical concerns — worries or issues about whether or not the development or use of AI is morally acceptable
- AI bias — distorted or unfair outputs from an artificial intelligence system caused by human biases embedded in the training data or algorithm
- misinformation — false, inaccurate, or misleading information that is spread unintentionally without any intent to cause harm
- deepfake — synthetic media including images, audio, or video, generated or modified by artificial intelligence (AI) technology that portrays people, things, or events that do not exist in reality
| Should governments regulate AI development? Why or why not? Frankly speaking, that’s a very hard question, especially since my knowledge of AI is quite limited. But anyway, I guess the government can police the development of AI, making sure that developers properly respect data privacy. The government should create and implement laws regulating deepfakes that would prevent people from using AI to imitate the voices and faces of private individuals, which could easily be used to commit crimes. But honestly, I don’t really know how the government can do that since AI is developing so fast. I don’t think the government is fast enough to create and enforce laws that would protect people from the potential risks of AI.
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – COLLOCATIONS
embrace AI technology [to willingly accept and make use of AI technology] | Traditional businesses should embrace AI technology, or else they may be left behind or, worse, end up going bankrupt.
automate repetitive tasks [to use technology to perform routine tasks automatically] | Businesses these days can use AI to automate repetitive tasks, which could eventually result in many manual workers losing their jobs.
rely heavily on AI [to depend on artificial intelligence to a large extent] | People should not rely heavily on AI because AI technology is not perfect; human skills are still needed to succeed.
keep up with technological advances [to remain informed about and adapt to new developments in technology] | It is important to keep up with technological advances, or else AI will simply steal our jobs.
address ethical concerns [to deal with problems related to what is morally right or wrong] | The government needs to address ethical concerns before allowing AI to continue to develop further.
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