The Pros and Cons of AI

What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

I recently spoke with Kai-Fu Lee, a famous expert on AI in China. He was in the United States to make a(n)________at a technology conference in Laguna Beach, California.

Lee became very well-known for_________the world’s first speaker-independent, continuous speech recognition system, which can translate the spoken words into text by computers. “I became interested in AI,” he said, “because of a______about this thing that replaces (取代) or improves our brain.”

“Will AI______humans in the future?” I asked. “To a certain degree,” Lee responded. “But they cannot do jobs that require______like pity and love or that need creativity. AI today is only good at particular tasks that need to be______over and over again. So it is still too early for people to______the future of our jobs.”

Lee gave ______to young people who are interested in learning more about the rapidly developing______. “Get started,” he said. “The basic programing language for AI is Python. The Internet and free online courses_______plenty of ways to learn Python. That is the first step for those who are______to make researches into it.”

“Books are another great way to advance your knowledge. Always have a programing book ____to read,” Lee said. “Learning from books and online programs is truly the quickest way to get started.”

Lee ______ that AI could cause _______if it is used for the wrong purposes. But, he added, “It also offers a huge world of ______.”

It was at the midnight. I had just gone to bed, a bit drunk after _________ my birthday with some buddies in my house.

Our town was on the bank of the Ahr River, and it had been raining heavily that week; there were flood warnings for nearby areas, but not where I was. I _________ made some preparations, sandbags outside my garden door, clothing on tables etc. Before my friends left, they _________ me for doing that, but I thought, why _________?

As I drifted off to sleep, I was _________ by the sound of rushing water. When I _________ my legs off the bed, I was shocked to feel cold water already up to my _________. In darkness, I grabbed my phone and turned on its flashlight to _________ into the hall, where I saw water was pouring from the garden door. It must have broken the _________.

Any __________ of the alcohol were gone. With the fierce water, in bare feet, I started to wade to my only __________: the door that leads __________ to the rest of the house. Finally I made it and tried to open the door, but it shut again __________ I opened it a bit. I had to do something. I __________ in the water nearly to my waist, and a sword was touched. I grabbed it and wedged the door open. I managed to make a __________, enough for me to __________ through. Then, I ran up to the third floor to check my family’s __________. At that critical moment, we saw the light flashing outside—the rescue team. __________ we stood on the assault boat, I was still trembling.

The following day, the __________ news came that many houses around us were destroyed. I think the experience made me grateful. __________, “better safe than sorry” is a wise choice.

Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived a teenager named Alex. Alex was a talented artist who loved painting beautiful landscapes and imaginative scenes. However, there was one thing that held Alex back-________ of trying new things.

One day, Alex ________ an advertisement for a summer art camp in a faraway city. The camp promised to challenge artists to explore new mediums and ________ their creative limits. Excitement and fear ________ within Alex’s heart.

Despite the fear, Alex decided to take a leap of ________ and attend the art camp. It was an opportunity to break free from the ________ and discover unknown creativity.

Upon arriving at the camp, Alex found a ________ group of artists from different backgrounds, each with their unique styles and perspectives. The atmosphere was filled with creative energy and a sense of ________.

Throughout the art camp, the artists were given various artistic challenges that pushed them out of their ________ zones. They were encouraged to ________ with unfamiliar materials, work with others, and take risks with their art.

Alex ________ at first, unsure of the outcome. But the supportive environment of the artists and the shared passion for creativity ________ a newfound determination. With each challenge, Alex discovered ________ talents and unexplored potential.

Returning home, Alex carried the ________ of the art camp. The fear of trying new things no longer held Alex back. Instead, it served as a reminder of the untapped potential waiting to be ________.