Unit 1 The Background and Roles of Artificial Intelligence . 1
Text A The Background of Artificial Intelligence . 2
Text B The Roles of Artificial Intelligence. 11
Text C Artificial Intelligence Is N0 Longer Optional in the World of Retail . 18
Reading Skills Extensive Reading. 24
Speaking Skills Public Speaking. 29
Cultural Salon Experts on Artificial Intelligence. 31
Unit 2 The Definition and Functions of Artificial Intelligence. 33
Text A The Definition of Artificial Intelligence. 34
Text B The Functions of Artificial Intelligence Today . 43
Text C Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Industry. 50
Reading Skills Vocabulary Building. 58
Speaking Skills Selecting a Topic and a Purpose. 61
Cultural Salon Experts on Artificial Intelligence. 64
Unit 3 The Characteristics of Artificial Intelligence . 65
Text A Characteristics of Artificial Intelligence. 66
Text B Artificial Intelligence: A Threat or an Opportunity . 74
Text C Can Robots Ever Feel Emotions?. 82
Reading Skills Previewing and Summary. 89
Speaking Skills Supporting Ideas. 93
Cultural Salon Experts on Artificial Intelligence. 95
Unit 4 The Classifications of Artificial Intelligence. 97
Text A Understanding Three Types of Artificial Intelligence. 98
Text B Top Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence. 106
Text C How Can Artificial Intelligence Change the Home of Tomorrow? . 112
Reading Skills Distinguishing Facts from Opinions. 120
Speaking Skills Organizing the Speech Strategically . 122
Cultural Salon Experts on Artificial Intelligence. 125
Unit 5 The Application and Development of Artificial Intelligence (I). 127
Text A Self-Driving Cars Are Coming. 128
Text B What to Expect with the Future of Artificial Intelligence Technology. 137
Text C Emotion Recognition Technology in Customer Support. 144
Reading Skills Patterns of Organization. 151
Speaking Skills Using Language Effectively. 153
Cultural Salon Experts on Artificial Intelligence. 156
Unit 6 The Application and Development of Artificial Intelligence (II). 157
Text A Pilotless Planes: What You Need to Know. 158
Text B Latest Development in the Field of Artificial Intelligence. 167
Text C Retail—$54 Billion Annual Cost Savings & $41
Billion Annual Revenue by 2025. 174
Reading Skills Strategies for More Effective Reading. 182
Speaking Skills N0n-Verbal Communication of a Speech . 185
Cultural Salon Experts on Artificial Intelligence. 186
Unit 7 The Future of Artificial Intelligence . 187
Text A Some Cases of the Development of Artificial Intelligence in China. 188
Text B Predictions on the Future of Artificial Intelligence. 196
Text C The Rapid Growth of the Chinese Internet and Where It’s Headed. 203
Reading Skills How to Read Faster. 211
Speaking Skills Using Visual Aids . 213
Cultural Salon Experts on Artificial Intelligence. 215
Glossary. 217