⏰ ~30 minutes
👥 Together with classmate(s)
🎯 Improve reading comprehension and writing skills
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. ✅
One of the main reasons for rhino poaching is the profits received from selling the horns.
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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.
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The presence of certain gut bacteria in our bodies is one of the fundamental factors that determines our overall health.
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Neither the brave explorer nor his trusty companions were ever seen again.
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?
Do you think a chatbot passing the Turing Test means it is truly intelligent? Why or why not?
If AI continues to improve, should there be rules about how intelligent it is allowed to become? Why?
How might chatbots and AI be useful in daily life? Do you think they are more helpful or more dangerous?
Identify topic sentences
Read the paragraphs and select the most appropriate topic sentence. For example:
"Many people believe that artificial intelligence will replace human workers, but experts argue that AI is more likely to create new jobs instead. Machines can automate repetitive tasks, but they still need human supervision and creativity. In fact, AI is already being used to help doctors diagnose diseases, assist teachers in grading, and improve customer service."
Correct answer: Instead of replacing jobs, artificial intelligence is changing the way people work by creating new opportunities.
Chatbots are used in customer service, education, and entertainment. They can answer common questions, help users practice languages, and even play games. However, chatbots still struggle with complex conversations and often misunderstand context. Despite their usefulness, they cannot fully replace human communication.
Choose the best topic sentence:
A) Chatbots are fun to use and can do many different things.
B) Chatbots are widely used, but they have limitations when it comes to complex conversations.
C) Many people enjoy talking to chatbots for entertainment purposes.
D) Chatbots will soon be smarter than humans and take over customer service jobs.
The Turing Test is designed to measure a machine’s ability to mimic human conversation. In this test, a human judge interacts with both a computer and a person without knowing which is which. If the judge cannot tell the difference, the machine is said to have passed the test. Although no AI has fully passed, chatbots like Eugene Goostman have come close.
Choose the best topic sentence:
A) The Turing Test is used to determine how well a machine can imitate human conversation.
B) Alan Turing was a famous scientist who created the first computers.
C) Chatbots like Eugene Goostman are entertaining but not very useful.
D) Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and will replace human intelligence soon.
Algorithms power many aspects of daily life. They determine the recommendations we see on social media, suggest what to watch on streaming services, and even help doctors diagnose diseases. However, algorithms can also be biased if they are trained on unfair data, leading to concerns about fairness in AI decision-making.
Choose the best topic sentence:
A) Algorithms play an important role in shaping the digital experiences we have every day.
B) Social media is very addictive and influences people’s opinions.
C) Doctors use many different tools to diagnose diseases, including medical imaging.
D) AI bias is the most dangerous problem in the world today.
Chatbots are widely used, but they have limitations when it comes to complex conversations.
The Turing Test is used to determine how well a machine can imitate human conversation.
Algorithms play an important role in shaping the digital experiences we have every day.
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.