AI and the LGBTQ+ Community: Challenges and RisksCEFR A1
18 Nov 2025
Adapted from Aaron Spitler, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Igor Omilaev, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- AI is in our lives more every day.
- Many people see the benefits of AI technology.
- 55% of people think AI solutions are helpful.
- LGBTQ+ people see problems with AI.
- AI can use bad data about LGBTQ+ people.
- Some AI tools create wrong images of LGBTQ+ people.
- AI can also harm people in public spaces.
- Some politicians like using AI against LGBTQ+ events.
- We need to make AI safer for all people.
Difficult words
- benefit — Something that helps or gives good results.benefits
- problem — Something that causes difficulty or is wrong.problems
- data — Facts or information used for decision-making.
- harm — To cause injury or damage to someone.
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Discussion questions
- What are some benefits of AI you have seen?
- How can we make AI safer for everyone?
- Why do you think some people have problems with AI?
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