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How words shape the debate about AI (Level A1) — puppet using tablet

How words shape the debate about AICEFR A1

16 Apr 2026

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Adapted from Daria Dergacheva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Brett Jordan, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • 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 million
    billions
  • discussion — talk between people about a subject
  • programmer — person who writes computer programs or code
    programmers
  • hallucination — a wrong or false output from an AI system
    hallucinations
  • expert — someone with special knowledge in a subject
    Experts
  • 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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