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Final task: the Silicon Valley speech
Task: As a candidate in the US presidential election, you are touring the country. Today you are in Silicon Valley, California, home to the largest tech companies in the world. Write the draft of your speech (300 words) about the future of AI. Take a clear stance: should there be laws to limit its development?
Checklist
Greet the audience and say where you are
Present AI today: what it can and cannot do
Give three arguments with real examples (Waymo, AI in healthcare, chatbots, deepfakes)
Quote or mention Fahrenheit 451 as a warning
Make a proposal and end with a strong conclusion
Sentence starters
Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honour to be here in...