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Tech Companies Unveil Rapid AI Advancements, Sparking Wonder and Concern

May 30, 2024

Tech Companies Unveil Rapid AI Advancements, Sparking Wonder and Concern

Ask students: Where does 30 percent or more of most big Web sites' traffic come from? When will Apple roll out AI features in a new operating system?

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Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence continue as companies roll out new products sparking wonder and concern. OpenAI unveiled its next-generation chatbot, GPT-4o, which can respond to voice, text and visual commands in real-time. Google also unveiled a new AI-powered search function. Amna Nawaz discussed these developments with Nilay Patel of The Verge and the Decoder podcast.

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Discussion Questions

  1. Who did OpenAI's first virtual voice resemble?
  2. What is the most visited website in the world?
  3. Where does 30 percent or more of most big Web sites' traffic come from?
  4. When will Apple roll out AI features in a new operating system?
  5. Why would Google's AI-powered search function change the economics of putting content on the Web?

Focus Questions

  1. Do you feel comfortable trusting at an AI-generated search result? Why or why not?
  2. What are your biggest concerns or hopes for AI?
  3. Media literacy: Examine the following graphic and discuss. Why do you think more than half of respondents said they were more concerned than excited about AI in their daily life? 

Extension Activity

Learn more to stay informed about AI, such as in this video clip about Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI," discussing the dangers AI may pose to society.

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Media Literacy Resources

Empower your students with the media literacy skills they need to be critical digital citizens with these lesson plans, guides, and professional learning resources.

Republished with permission from PBS NewsHour Classroom.

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