Interactive Reading — Technology

Social media algorithms decide which posts appear in each user's feed based on past behaviour — what they click, like, and share. This personalisation keeps users engaged but can create echo chambers where people only see content that reinforces their existing beliefs. The passage warns that social media algorithms can ___. A) show users a balanced range of opinions B) create echo chambers that reinforce existing beliefs C) prevent people from using social media D) reduce the amount of content available online

Autonomous vehicles use cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence to navigate roads without human input. Supporters believe they will reduce accidents caused by human error, which accounts for over ninety per cent of all road crashes. Supporters of autonomous vehicles believe they will ___. A) eliminate the need for roads B) make driving more enjoyable C) reduce accidents caused by human error D) replace all forms of public transport

Cloud computing allows businesses and individuals to store data and run applications on remote servers accessed through the internet, rather than on local hard drives. This technology has made it possible for small companies to access computing power that was previously available only to large corporations. Cloud computing has benefited small companies by ___. A) eliminating the need for the internet B) giving them access to powerful computing resources C) reducing the number of employees needed D) making local hard drives more affordable

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to verify their identity through a second method, such as a code sent to their phone, in addition to their password. This makes it much harder for hackers to access accounts even if they obtain the password. Two-factor authentication makes accounts more secure because ___. A) it uses longer passwords B) it requires a second form of identity verification C) it blocks all unknown devices automatically D) it changes the password after every login

The Internet of Things refers to everyday objects — from refrigerators to light bulbs — that are connected to the internet and can communicate with each other. While this technology offers convenience, it also raises concerns about data privacy, since these devices continuously collect information about user habits. A privacy concern with the Internet of Things is that devices ___. A) are too expensive for most consumers B) do not connect to the internet reliably C) continuously collect data about user habits D) cannot be controlled remotely

Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in healthcare to analyse medical images, predict disease outcomes, and assist with diagnosis. However, experts caution that AI systems can inherit biases present in their training data, potentially leading to unequal treatment of certain patient groups. The passage cautions that AI in healthcare ___. A) will soon replace all doctors B) is too expensive to use widely C) may produce biased results due to training data D) cannot analyse medical images accurately