Anna K

How AI uses our drinking water

Business - A1-A2 | Beginner Level

8 $

Jul. 08 Wed , 04:00 USA

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Description

In this lesson, you will explore the hidden environmental cost of artificial intelligence. Aslo you will learn how AI systems consume large amounts of water through data centers, discuss the ethical challenges of technological progress, and consider how innovation can become more sustainable.You will develop listening, critical thinking, and discussion skills while expanding environmental and technology-related vocabulary.

Session Activities

1: How often do you use AI tools like ChatGPT or other virtual assistants?

2: What piece of technology could you not live without?

3: When you hear the word AI, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?

1: Why is strong infrastructure important for the growth of AI?

2: What can companies do to make AI more sustainable?

3: Why does water evaporate during the cooling process in data centers?

4: How can scarcity of clean water affect people's daily lives?

5: Why are semiconductors essential for modern technology?

6: Do you think our consumption of electricity will continue to increase in the future?

7: Should governments invest more in sustainable infrastructure for technology and AI?

8: How can countries reduce water consumption while still developing new technologies?

9: How might scarcity of water or energy slow the production of semiconductors?

10: Do you think AI can become truly sustainable, or will increasing consumption, expanding infrastructure, and growing demand for semiconductors make that impossible?

Infrastructure

the basic systems and facilities that support a country or technology.

Sustainable

able to continue without harming the environment.

Evaporate

to change from a liquid into a gas.

Scarcity

a shortage or limited supply of something.

Semiconductor

a material used to make computer chips.

Consumption

the amount of something that is used.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned