Do we need new neuro-rights? The death of Adam Raine has brought the dangers of chatbots into relief. Some believe that we need to change our approach to technology.
Parents sue OpenAI over son’s death
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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In the article, the word tragedy most nearly means:
A) A happy moment
B) A very sad and shocking event
C) A funny mistake
D) A clever plan
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Which word is the closest synonym for “amusing”?
A) Boring
B) Dangerous
C) Entertaining
D) Difficult
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Which word is the closest synonym for “emerged”?
A) Hid
B) Appeared
C) Stopped
D) Changed
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According to the article, what is the main reason Adam’s parents are taking OpenAI to court?
A) The chatbot gave Adam incorrect answers for his homework.
B) They believe the company ignored safety concerns to make more money.
C) The chatbot charged them too much money.
D) They want to ban all chatbots.
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5. How has the use of chatbots changed over time, and what new dangers are they posing?
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The article mentions “neuro-rights”. What is the main purpose of these rights?
A) To give human rights to chatbots.
B) To make technology more advanced.
C) To help chatbots read our minds.
D) To protect our brains from being influenced by technology.
Answers
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1. B 2. 3. B C 4. B 5. Initially, chatbots were used for simple tasks like searching the web and creating amusing images. Today, people are using them for more personal conversations, including talking about their mental health. The text highlights the danger of bots offering harmful advice, which has led some US states to ban their use in therapy. 6. D
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/.
Profit - A financial game.
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.
Cognitive - Relating to the processes of thinking and reasoning.