AI risks for LGBTQ+ communitiesCEFR A1
18 Nov 2025
Adapted from Aaron Spitler, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Igor Omilaev, Unsplash
- AI is more common in daily life.
- A survey says 55 percent see benefits.
- Companies sell AI for speed and ease.
- Many people are worried about risks.
- LGBTQ+ people have strong concerns.
- Some image tools made harmful pictures.
- Tools can learn online stereotypes.
- Automatic gender recognition looks at faces and voice.
- Governments can use biometric monitoring at events.
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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