Use of English - Multiple Choice

AI in the Workplace

A decade ago, Artificial Intelligence was mostly confined (0) TO research labs and science fiction. Today, it is embedded in everyday tools, from email filters to medical scanners, and it is increasingly relied (1) .......... by organisations that want faster decisions. Yet the public debate often focuses (2) .......... dramatic headlines rather than the quieter reality of gradual change. In many companies, AI is used to assist staff (3) .......... routine tasks, allowing them to concentrate on work that requires judgement. However, managers sometimes expect too much (4) .......... the technology, forgetting that systems are only as good as the data they are trained on. When results look impressive, it is tempting to attribute success (5) .......... the algorithm alone, even though human choices still shape what the system learns. There is also the question of accountability. If an automated decision leads (6) .......... unfair outcomes, responsibility cannot simply be shifted to a machine. Regulators are therefore pushing for clearer rules, and many firms are trying to comply (7) .......... emerging standards on transparency. Ultimately, the most productive approach is to treat AI as a tool to work (8) .........., not a replacement for human expertise.