Directions: Read text IV and answer questions 45 to 47.

TEXT IV

Algorithmic Romance: The Bittersweet ‘Love Affair’ Between Humanity and AI

As we move forward, we must remember that AI is not a

panacea, nor is it an inevitable force that we are powerless

to shape. It is a product of human ingenuity and creativity,

and it is up to us to ensure that it is used in ways that benefit

5 all of humanity. This will require a collective effort, a coming

together of diverse perspectives and expertise, and a

willingness to have difficult conversations about the kind of

future we want to create. It will take scientists, artists,

writers, philosophers, neuroscientists and psychologists.

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Our relationship with AI is a story that is still being written.

It’s a tale of love, fear, and the messy, beautiful complexities

of human existence. It’s a journey of self-discovery, of

grappling with existential questions about what it means to

15 be human in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent

machines. And like any good love story, it’s one that keeps

us on the edge of our seats, eagerly anticipating the next

chapter. This metaphorical ‘love story’ is a reminder that we

have the power to shape our own destiny, to create a world

20 in which technology serves humanity, not the other way

around. It is a challenge to be bold, to be creative, and to

never stop asking the hard questions. For in the end, it is

not the machines that will define us, but the choices we

make and the values we uphold.

Adapted from HUTCHINS, Bob. Algorithmic Romance: The Bittersweet 'Love Affair' Between Humanity and AI. The human voice bridgin silicon and soul. Available on: https://bobhutchins.substack.com/p/algorithmicromance-the-bittersweet?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web. Accessed on March 10th, 2025.