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Time to talk: The death of American student Adam Raine raises profound questions about legal accountability, the need for new regulations, and the complex nature of human-AI bonds. Comprehension quiz
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What is one of the “profound questions” raised by Adam Raine’s death?
A. The nature of human-robot companionship.
B. The need for more human-AI bonds.
C. The relationship between humans and their environment.
D. The ethical implications of technological advancement.
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In this text, what is a synonym for “profound”?
A. Complicated
B. Intricate
C. Deep
D. Confused
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Why is Adam Raine’s death described as an event that “raises profound questions”?
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Which of the following phrases best defines the term “regulations” as it’s used in this text?
A. The process of building new technology.
B. A set of rules or laws that control how things are done.
C. The complex relationship between humans and AI.
D. The formal investigation of an event.
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What does the phrase “legal accountability” most likely refer to in this context?
A. The process of drafting new laws for AI.
B. Deciding who should be held responsible for a death.
C. The regulations that govern the use of technology.
D. The formal investigation into the cause of a death.
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How does the text suggest that Adam Raine’s death has a broader impact beyond the immediate tragedy of his death?
Answers
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1. A 2. C 3. Adam Raine's death is described as raising "profound questions" because it brings to light serious, far-reaching issues that need to be carefully considered and addressed, such as who is responsible and how new technologies should be regulated. 4. B 5. B 6. The text suggests that Adam Raine's death has a broader impact by acting as a catalyst for discussion on significant, wider issues such as legal accountability for AI, the necessity for new regulations, and a deeper understanding of human-AI bonds.
Glossary
ChatGPT - An Artificial Intelligence chatbot released in November 2022.
OpenAI - An American artificial intelligence company. It says its mission is to "benefit all of humanity".
Suicide - When a person deliberately takes their own life. Links to mental health support contacts in the UK are available on this page from mental health charity Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/.
Therapy - The treatment of physical or mental disorders.
Ethicist - Someone who studies or specialises in ethics, which is the branch of philosophy concerned with moral principles.
Commodification - Turn something into a product to sell.
Cognitive - Relating to the processes of thinking and reasoning.
EU - European Union. An economic and political union of 27 countries.