⏰ ~30-40 minutes
👥 Together with classmate(s)
🎯 Improve reading comprehension and writing skills
Discussion
Discuss with your classmate(s)
The article is over 10 years old - how has AI changed today?
Would today's AI be able to pass the Turing more easily or not? Why?
What positive and/or negative consequences can arise as AI are passing the Turing test?
Reading comprehension
1. What is the Turing Test?
A) A test that measures a robot's ability to walk like a human.
B) A method for determining whether a computer can imitate human intelligence.
C) A way to test a human’s ability to think like a machine.
D) A competition to see which AI can solve problems the fastest.
2. What was the purpose of the interlocutors in the Turing Test?
A) They were human judges evaluating the test results.
B) They were programmers who designed the AI chatbots.
C) They were participants in the test who spoke with the judges.
D) They were robots trying to prove they could pass for human.
3. How is Hugh Loebner's test different from Turing's?
A) Loebner’s test focuses on speed rather than intelligence.
B) Loebner is longer and required to fool several judges.
C) Loebner’s test requires robots to perform physical tasks.
D) Loebner’s test does not involve human judges.
4. What does it mean that there were "three human foils"?
A) Three human participants were included to compare with the AI.
B) Three AI programs were competing against one another.
C) Three judges were testing the AI to see if it was human.
D) Three chatbots were given the same script to follow.
5. How has the Turing Test changed over time?
A) AI answers now include misspelled words and different emotional states.
B) The test now includes physical robots instead of chatbots.
C) The focus has shifted from conversation to logical problem-solving.
D) AI no longer struggles with answering questions naturally.
6. What does Eugene's creator mean by "You don’t write a program, you write a novel"?
A) Programming a chatbot is like writing a book with a clear plot.
B) A chatbot’s personality must be carefully designed, like a fictional character.
C) AI should be able to write novels if it wants to pass the Turing Test.
D) A chatbot must be programmed to imitate famous books and stories.
1. What is the Turing Test?
B) A method for determining whether a computer can imitate human intelligence. ✅
2. What was the purpose of the interlocutors in the Turing Test?
C) They were participants in the test who spoke with the judges. ✅
3. How is Hugh Loebner's test different from Turing's?
B) Loebner is longer and required to fool several judges. ✅
4. What does it mean that there were "three human foils"?
A) Three human participants were included to compare with the AI. ✅
5. How has the Turing Test changed over time?
A) AI answers now include misspelled words and different emotional states. ✅
6. What does Eugene's creator mean by "You don’t write a program, you write a novel"?
B) A chatbot’s personality must be carefully designed, like a fictional character. ✅
Subject-verb agreement
Subject-verb-agreement means that the different parts of the sentence gramtically agree, such as changes to grammar.
For example: Feke make a sick kickflip using the boys skateboard. ➜ Feke makes a sick kickflip using the boy's skateboard.
Change the following sentences and correct any grammar issues. There is only ONE mistake per sentence.
One of the main reasons for rhino poaching are the profits received from selling the horns.
Not until my interview with Ms. Won was other possibilities opened to me.
Batik cloth from Borneo, green and white ceramics from Malaysia, and a small pyramid from Egypt has made David's room the talk of the dormitory.
The local board of directors, ignoring the wishes of the affected neighbourhood, have voted to allow further infrastructural development.
Measles is the deadly contagious childhood disease.
The presence of certain gut bacteria in our bodies are one of the fundamental factors that determines our overall health.
Hesti is the only one of the many applicants who have the ability to step into this taxing job.
Neither the brave explorer nor his trusty companions was ever seen again.
One of the main reasons for rhino poaching is the profits received from selling the horns.
Not until my interview with Ms. Won were other possibilities opened to me.
Batik cloth from Borneo, green and white ceramics from Malaysia, and a small pyramid from Egypt have made David's room the talk of the dormitory.
The local board of directors, ignoring the wishes of the affected neighbourhood, has voted to allow further infrastructural development.
Measles is a deadly contagious childhood disease.
The presence of certain gut bacteria in our bodies is one of the fundamental factors that determines our overall health.
Hesti is the only one of the many applicants who has the ability to step into this taxing job.
Neither the brave explorer nor his trusty companions were ever seen again.
Exit ticket
Write 3 sentences: a thesis question, a thesis statement and a topic sentence to the article What is the Turing test? And are we all doomed now? This is your exit ticket.
How to write a thesis question and a thesis statement and a topic sentence:
Thesis question: a question about the central issue or subject you want to explore. For example:
How do advancements in AI challenge the relevance of the Turing test?
What are the potential societal impacts of AI that can pass the Turing test?
Thesis statement: a direct response to your thesis question, summarising your main points. For example:
The Turing test, while historically significant, is limited in its ability to accurately measure machine intelligence since AI 1) cannot create anything by itself 2) ... and 3) ...
AI capable of passing the Turing test could lead to significant economical benefits, supporting jobs in 1) councelling 2) ... and 3) ...
Topic sentence: an introduction to the paragraph's main focus. For example:
AI primarily mimic human speech patterns without creating any original content.
Human-AI councelling could save vast amounts of money as first contact is made with a tireless comuputer.
Write your thesis question, a thesis statement and topic sentence - your exit ticket - in your logbook.