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AI and Tobacco Control for Young PeopleCEFR A1

25 Jun 2025

Adapted from John Musenze, SciDev CC BY 2.0

Photo by Yasima Matsaeva, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • AI can help stop young people from using tobacco.
  • Tobacco companies use social media to attract youth.
  • Flavored products are popular among young users.
  • Many young people do not know the risks of tobacco.
  • AI finds harmful ads on platforms like YouTube.
  • These ads are reported and removed to protect kids.

Difficult words

  • tobaccoA plant smoked in cigars or cigarettes.
  • youthYoung people or the period of being young.
  • popularWell-liked or enjoyed by many people.
  • harmfulCausing damage or injury.
  • adsShort for advertisements, messages to promote something.

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Discussion questions

  • Why is it important to stop young people from using tobacco?
  • How do you think social media affects young people?
  • What can be done to inform youth about tobacco risks?

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