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Artificial Intelligence①：Helpful and Dangerous
Computers and other machines have changed and will continue to change the way people do business and how we live.
Many researchers use the term artificial intelligence(AI) to describe the thinking and intelligent behaviour demonstrated② by machines. While AI can be helpful to human beings, scientists warn, it can also be a threat③.
AI is not new. But it is quickly getting more and more complex, and, well, more intelligent.
Stuart Russell teaches computer science at the University of California, Berkeley. He says humans should be sure to make AI products that we like.Russell sees artificial intelligence changing the economy and current ④ way of life. The health care industry is one area that artificial intelligence is already changing. AI can process⑤huge amounts⑥ of data, so doctors can use the most up－to－date⑦ information to diagnose⑧ and treat patients.
There is also a dangerous side to artificial intelligence. One example is combining drone aircraft technology and AI to create autonomous⑨ weapons.
The debate about whether artificial intelligence is good or bad for humans continues.Researchers agree there is no question that the technology is here, and will continue to change life on our planet.
①artificial intelligence人工智能
②demonstrate vt.证明；论证；展示
③threat n．威胁，恐吓；凶兆
④current adj.现在的；当前的；流通的
⑤process vt.处理；加工
⑥amount n．数量；数额；金额
⑦up－to－date adj.最新的，最近的；现代的，新式的
⑧diagnose vt.诊断；判断
⑨autonomous adj.自治的；自主的
