Should we fear chatbots? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

How human are chatbots? Do they really know what we are thinking and should we fear them? That’s what Rob and Neil are talking about and they're teaching you some useful vocabulary along the way.

❓❓❓This week's question:
The first computer program that allowed some kind of plausible conversation between humans and machines was invented in 1966, but what was it called? Was it:
a) ALEXA
b) ELIZA
c) PARRY
Listen to the programme to hear the answer.

Vocabulary:
✔️sophisticated
describes technology that is more advanced and complex

✔️coherent
clear, carefully considered and sensible

✔️authoritative
respected, accurate and important sounding

✔️on guard
careful and alert

✔️provoke
do something that causes a reaction from someone

✔️sentient
living thing that experiences feelings

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