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Could AI Cause Human Extinction?

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

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

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Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
AI

Vocabulary

go public
extinction
estimate
unpredictably
hack
pact
pace
capability