Automation and Impact
Drawing Inferences
Central Ideas
Experts' Opinions
History of Technology
100

What type of jobs are most at risk of being replaced by automation?


What are jobs involving repetitive tasks?

100

What can be inferred about the pace of technological advancement in automation?


What is it may outpace workers’ ability to adapt without proper training?

100

What is the central idea of the article?


What is experts debate the potential benefits and risks of automation on the workforce?

100

Why do some experts believe automation won’t replace all human jobs?


What is because many jobs require unpredictable decision-making and emotional intelligence?

100

 How has automation historically impacted jobs?


What is it has eliminated some jobs while creating new ones?

200

 Why do some experts argue that automation could boost economic growth?


What is by increasing efficiency and freeing up resources for innovation?

200

 Why might collaboration between humans and computers be necessary in the future?


What is to combine human creativity with computational efficiency?

200

How does the central idea reflect broader societal concerns?


What is by raising questions about economic stability and job security?

200

What concern do skeptics of automation raise?


What is the potential for widespread job loss and economic disparity?

200

What historical examples show the dual effect of technology on employment?


What are the Industrial Revolution and the rise of assembly lines?

300

What does the article suggest about jobs requiring creativity or emotional intelligence?


What are jobs least likely to be replaced by computers?

300

What is a likely outcome if education does not prepare workers for automation?


What is a growing gap in employment opportunities?

300

 What conclusion does the article present about automation and its effects on workers?

What is it will create challenges but also open opportunities for growth?

300

Why do optimists believe automation is beneficial?


What is it can lead to efficiency, innovation, and the creation of new industries?

300

Why is understanding history important in the automation debate?


What is to predict possible outcomes and solutions for modern workers?

400

Which industries are particularly vulnerable to automation?


What are industries involving routine or repetitive processes, such as manufacturing?

400

What does the article imply about the role of governments in automation?


What is regulating and supporting workforce transition through training programs?

400

What is the significance of historical examples in understanding automation’s impact?


What is they show how technology has previously both created and eliminated jobs?

400

How do expert opinions reflect uncertainty about the future of work?


What is by acknowledging both risks and opportunities of automation?

400

How do past technological advancements differ from current automation trends?



What is the pace of change and the rise of artificial intelligence?

500

How does automation create opportunities for workers?


What is by encouraging the creation of new roles and industries?

500

Why are creative fields less impacted by automation?


What is because machines struggle to replicate human innovation and emotional nuance?

500

What role do experts play in shaping the narrative about automation?


What is presenting balanced perspectives on its risks and benefits?

500

What do experts suggest as a solution to workforce displacement?


 What is investing in education and retraining programs?

500

What industries thrived because of technological innovation in the past?

What are telecommunications, computing, and transportation?