Could AI Cause Human Extinction?

That's News to Me

High Int – Adv

Teens & Adults

Grades 6–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring content from Reuters, students read about why some AI companies are slowing development due to concerns over risks to human existence. This lesson features a video, vocabulary practice, comprehension questions, and discussion questions.

This content may not be appropriate for all students. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

current events

authentic materials

reading

Vocabulary

go public

extinction

dire

ego

go rogue

IPO

pact

tackle

pace

frontier