Summary
However, they have limitations, including occasional errors and lack of real understanding.
Knowing these strengths and weaknesses lets students use the technology responsibly.
Key Points
3 points1
Self‑acting computer programs can generate text, solve calculations, and retrieve information quickly.
2
They can produce incorrect or biased results, so critical checking is essential.
3
Learning how the programs work helps students become smarter users.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsself‑acting
able to act on its own without a person directing each step
computer program
a set of coded instructions that tells a computer how to perform tasks
automate
to make a process happen by itself without manual work
limitations
the things a tool cannot do well or may get wrong
bias
a tendency to favor certain ideas or results, which can make information unfair
critical checking
carefully looking at information to see if it is correct
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