U.S Republicans
What is the bill the U.S Republicans are pushing to pass?
The Big Beautiful Bill
“AI is particularly energy-hungry – one _____ query needs about 10 times as much energy as a Google Search query.” (Hint: a popular AI generator)
ChatGPT
If North Korea were to secretly use AI for cyberattacks, this would be an example of exercising which kind of power?
Hard Power
The article says AI could revolutionize healthcare worldwide. What does it claim AI could one day “cure all of”?
Diseases
AI is already being used in China to detect which type of cancer more accurately?
Cervical Cancer
How long is the period of time in which Republicans want a "pause" of state-level regulations on AI?
10 years
If there are no restraints placed on the massive energy consumption of AI, how much carbon dioxide is estimated to be released if the bill passes?
1 Billion
South Korea has become a leader in AI and technology, exporting innovations worldwide. Which global relationship does this highlight?
Interdependence
By analyzing emissions and predicting changes, AI could help nations address what global crisis?
The Climate
Which field would benefit from AI speeding up models for better predictions?
Climate and Weather
Whose decision cleared the path and helped the ban stay on Trump's tax and spending mega-bill?
The State Parliamentarian (Elizabeth MacDonough)
According to a Harvard research paper, the largest "hyperscale" data centers now account for this percentage of all US electricity use.
2%
South Korea’s use of AI in education, healthcare, and public services has increased citizen trust in its government. What concept does this reflect?
Legitimacy
AI can detect illegal logging with satellite images. Which rainforest is highlighted in the article?
The Amazon Rainforest
The article warns that we cannot rely on distant innovations to solve urgent crises. What does it say about delaying action on climate change?
Action taken decades from now is much less valuable than action taken soon
Why was the language of the provision changed?
The Byrd Rule prohibits “extraneous matters” from being included in spending bills.
Which big tech company has grown 48% more in emitted greenhouse gas since 2019?
Apple
Microsoft
Tesla
AI can spread misinformation to millions worldwide through social media and news outlets. This can make people question the reliability of the information they receive. What is being questioned?
Legitimacy
Beyond health and the environment, AI could also “halt” which global problem affecting billions?
Poverty
AI could free humans from repetitive routines. What type of work could it help reduce?
Dull Jobs
Some Republicans reached out to come against the provision. Based on who was named in the article, who are those two senators?
Marsha Blackburn and Josh Hawley (Tennessee and Missouri Senators)
This type of energy is heavily relied upon by the U.S. grid, making AI's high electricity consumption a major contributor to carbon emissions.
Fossil Fuels
The US and China are in a race for the development of AI, challenging each other to see who has the better stand of AI in their nation. Which core concept best describes what the two are fighting for?
Power
For AI to achieve these breakthroughs, what essential resource must countries be willing to share?
Data
When nations depend on each other’s AI for health, climate, and prosperity, what global relationship is strengthened?
Interdependence