TOEFL Academic Discussion Practice 002The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Society

TOEFL Academic Discussion Practice #002 - The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Society

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Write a post that contributes to the discussion. Express and support your opinion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

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Artificial intelligence now supports decisions in education, medicine, transportation, and employment. These systems may increase speed and access, but they can also reproduce bias, collect sensitive information, or make decisions that are difficult to challenge. In your view, is artificial intelligence more helpful or more harmful to society overall? Explain which conditions or safeguards are most important to your position.

Student A

Angel

I think AI is more helpful overall because it can expand services that require scarce expertise. For example, a screening tool can help a doctor notice a pattern sooner, while translation and tutoring tools can give more people access to information. Human review should remain available for important decisions.

Student B

Titan

I am more concerned about harm because automated systems can affect jobs, loans, or education without explaining their reasoning. A biased model can repeat unfair historical patterns on a very large scale. Society should require privacy limits, independent testing, and a clear way for people to appeal decisions.

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I believe artificial intelligence is more helpful than harmful when it is developed and used responsibly. AI can reduce the time people spend on repetitive tasks, such as managing household energy or organizing appointments. It can also support doctors by identifying possible illnesses and help students understand difficult ideas. However, Titan is right that privacy and fairness are serious concerns. Companies should clearly explain what data they collect, and governments should require human review when AI affects important decisions such as employment or education. With strong rules and transparency, society can gain AI’s practical benefits while reducing the risks it creates.