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How words shape the debate about AICEFR A1
16 Apr 2026
Adapted from Daria Dergacheva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Brett Jordan, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
61 words
- ChatGPT reached billions of people in 2022.
- AI changed public discussion about technology.
- The topic is still important in 2026.
- AI helped some programmers with tools.
- AI also caused problems in schools and war.
- Companies often talk about AI like a person.
- People call AI errors "hallucinations".
- Experts say this language creates confusion.
- They want clearer words about AI and safety.
Difficult words
- billion — a number equal to one thousand millionbillions
- discussion — talk between people about a subject
- programmer — person who writes computer programs or codeprogrammers
- hallucination — a wrong or false output from an AI systemhallucinations
- expert — someone with special knowledge in a subjectExperts
- confusion — lack of clear understanding or mixed ideas
- safety — state of being protected from danger or harm
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Discussion questions
- Have you used an AI tool?
- Do you think AI can help your work or study?
- Are you worried about AI mistakes?
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