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Passage

Direction: The passage below is accompanied by a set of questions. Choose the best answer to each question.
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a defining feature of the 21st century. AI systems are transforming industries, revolutionizing healthcare, and reshaping the way we live and work. The proponents of AI tout its potential to solve complex problems, enhance productivity, and even tackle global challenges like climate change and pandemics.
However, the rise of AI also raises profound ethical and societal questions. One of the primary concerns is the displacement of jobs. Automation and AI could render many traditional occupations obsolete, leading to significant economic and social disruption. There is also the issue of bias in AI algorithms, which can perpetuate and amplify existing societal prejudices.
Moreover, the increasing autonomy of AI systems has sparked debates about accountability and control. The prospect of autonomous weapons and surveillance systems has led to calls for strict regulations to prevent potential misuse. The balance between leveraging AI for the greater good and protecting individual rights and freedoms remains a delicate and ongoing challenge.
As AI continues to evolve, the debate about its impact on humanity intensifies. It is a complex issue that straddles technological innovation, ethical considerations, and societal implications. The decisions made today will have profound implications for the future of human civilization.
Q1: What potential positive impacts of AI are mentioned in the passage?
(a) Solving complex problems and enhancing productivity.
(b) Displacement of jobs and economic disruption.
(c) Bias in AI algorithms and societal prejudices.
(d) Autonomous weapons and surveillance systems.

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Q2: According to the passage, what is a primary concern associated with the rise of AI?
(a) The ability of AI to tackle global challenges.
(b) The displacement of jobs due to automation and AI.
(c) The enhancement of productivity in various industries.
(d) The potential to solve complex problems.

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Q3: The passage suggests that bias in AI algorithms can lead to:
(a) An increase in productivity.
(b) A reduction in societal prejudices.
(c) The perpetuation and amplification of existing societal prejudices.
(d) The resolution of ethical and societal questions.

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Q4: What does the author imply by the term "delicate and ongoing challenge" in the context of the passage?
(a) A challenge that has been easily resolved.
(b) A challenge that is no longer relevant.
(c) A challenge that requires careful and continuous attention.
(d) A challenge that is only relevant to technological innovation.

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