Changes Brought about by Technology ：练习题

• a.

  Requiring massive, centralized factories to produce even the simplest household components.

• b.

  Slowing down the production speed of plastic prototypes compared to manual carving.

• c.

  Eliminating the use of all computer-aided design software in modern engineering processes.

• d.

  Enabling the rapid creation of complex, customized parts directly from digital designs.

• a.

  Allowing for more efficient and targeted use of water, fertilisers, and pesticides.

• b.

  Making it much harder for farmers to predict their annual crop yields with any accuracy.

• c.

  Increasing the amount of manual, unskilled labor required for daily crop harvesting.

• d.

  Encouraging farmers to plant crops based on traditional myths rather than data analysis.

• a.

  Advanced AI will render human creativity obsolete, as algorithms will surpass all forms of artistic and innovative expression, leading to a complete devaluation of traditional art forms.

• b.

  Technological progress driven by AI will invariably result in a net increase of entirely new manual labour opportunities, thereby preserving the current value of all existing vocational skills and fostering a new era of human-machine collaboration in all creative fields without significant shifts in roles.

• c.

  The pervasive integration of sophisticated AI will necessitate a profound redefinition of human creativity, focusing on unique ideation, emotional depth, and interdisciplinary synthesis, while simultaneously transforming traditional vocational skills into specialised, AI-assisted roles with an emphasis on adaptive expertise.

• d.

  AI will exclusively act as a powerful tool, augmenting human creative capabilities and significantly increasing demand for traditional vocational skills due to a renewed appreciation for manual craftsmanship.

• a.

  Significantly decreasing the total amount of video content available to consumers on the internet.

• b.

  Giving ordinary individuals the power to create and broadcast content to a global audience.

• c.

  Ensuring that only professionally trained actors are allowed to appear in video content.

• d.

  Restricting news and entertainment distribution to traditional television stations only.

• a.

  Digital platforms have strictly enforced privacy settings and protocols, leading to a clearer and more robust distinction between public and private spheres than in pre-digital eras.

• b.

  The impact is largely negligible, as individuals have always maintained complete control over what information they share with others, irrespective of technological advancements.

• c.

  It has blurred the lines, requiring individuals to actively manage their digital footprint to maintain privacy, while also enabling new and extensive forms of self-expression and social engagement.

• d.

  Technology has completely eradicated the concept of privacy, making all personal information universally accessible to anyone with an internet connection.

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