5.2. Advantages and disadvantages of AI at work
Read each statement below and decide if it is an Advantage or a Disadvantage of AI. Write “A” for Advantage and “D” for Disadvantage.
Statements:
- AI can take over boring, repetitive tasks.
- It can be costly to implement.
- AI can help make decisions faster.
- It can lead to job loss for some people.
- AI can work 24/7 without getting tired.
- It may make mistakes if it’s not programmed correctly.
- AI can analyze large amounts of data quickly.
It may require a lot of maintenance and updates.
How do you feel about AI?
Take a moment to think about what you have learned about how AI is impacting jobs and industries. Choose one or more emotions or words that best describe how you feel about this topic. Circle them.
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Check out the digital lessons: 
- How does AI work? – 1
- How does AI work? – 2
Talk to a friend/ family member about AI:
Share what you learned with a friend or family member.
Try using AI tools: Experiment with free AI tools to see how they work:
Microsoft Copilot: https://www.bing.com/chat
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/
ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
Ask questions: If you have questions about AI, ask your teacher or classmates and learn from each other.